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RJ trains are replaced by barrier-free IC doubles
Around 20 percent more capacity on the western route
The timetable remains the same, new train designation in the information systems for customers: indicated inside
(Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, September 30, 2025)-From October 6, 2025, OBB will increase the seat capacity of around 20 percent on the western route between Vienna and Salzburg and will use the recently bought, barrier-free IC double-off trains on the timetable. Railjet double -decker trains from Stadler gradually come to rail from the end of 2026. The faster RJX connections will continue to be covered with the existing Railjet fleet.
Changes for passengers
The changeover results in two additional evening direct connections from and to Vienna Airport (VIE). The remaining timetable with the downhill and arrival times and holding remains the same for passengers, only the vehicles and train designations change from October 6th. In the OBB timetable information Scotty and the OBB ticket shop, the train genre of RJ has already been updated to IC. For example, the RJ 643 is from October 6th. Then on the road as IC 643.
All tickets already purchased keep their validity. Customer: Inside, which made their seat reservation at the OBB before updating on the basis of the RJ sets, have already been informed and rebooked. Those customer: Inside, which cannot be reached due to the lack of contact options, are asked to contact the on -board staff when the trip begins - you will receive your new places on site. Even with other ambiguities or questions, customers can contact the on -board staff at any time.
Equipment of the IC double trains
The IC double-stocking trains have 486 seats in the currently used six-part variant (including 66 places in the 1st grade and 420 places in the 2nd class) and thus offer more seats than the vehicles previously used. They are equipped with eight bicycle parking spaces and two wheelchair spaces. In addition, they offer an attractive offer with barrier -free entrances, air conditioning, free WiFi, sockets, and spacious luggage racks.
