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Himberg train station will be completely rebuilt by the end of 2026
First construction phase successfully completed
From October 6th, all trains will run again, but without stopping in Himberg
Extensive replacement concept for Himberg developed
The Ostbahn is one of the most important inlet routes for commuters: inside and students: inside to Vienna. In order to be able to offer passengers an even better offer in the future, the OBB will invest massively in the infrastructure. The Himberg train station will be modernized until the end of 2026 during the ongoing operation. Due to the construction work, timetable changes and train failures are unfortunately essential on the busy Ostbahn (Vienna Hbf. - Hegyeshalom).
The first major construction phase can be completed shortly. Until the beginning of October, the east of the train station, both main tracks in the middle and the platform edges for the two main tracks have been completed. This means that October 6, 2025, the trains of the Ostbahn run again according to schedule, and the S60 line between Vienna Hbf and Gramatneusiedl. However, since the renovation work in Himberg station itself continues until November 16, 2026, the trains can still not hold there. Thanks to the existing offer of NOVOG and Wiener Linien, which recognize as partners in front of the tickets of the OBB on the affected sections, the following replacement concept for our passengers can be implemented:
Connection Vienna - - Himberg
During the day, passengers from and from Vienna and beyond can use the following alternative connections:
U1 subway line in section: Vienna Hbf (Sudtirolerplatz) - Vienna Oberlaa (Wiener Linien)
Car lines 226 and 227 in section: Vienna Oberlaa - Himberg Hauptplatz (Novog)
Himberg - Vienna Grillgasse Additional AutoBus line 15a (Wiener Linien) between Vienna Grillgasse and Vienna Altes estate.
OBB tickets are recognized on these routes by the pre-partners, the Viennese lines and the NOVOG. The current table timetables of bus lines 226 and 227 are under line timetable | Transport association East region.
In the night hours (outside the operating times of bus lines 226 and 227)
S60 in section: Vienna - Gramatneusiedl
Rail replacement in the section: Gramatneusiedl - Himberg Hauptplatz
Connection gramatneusiedl - Himberg
Rail replacement buses are available for trips between Gramatneusiedl and Himberg Hauptplatz.
Easy switch to line U1
Lines 226 and 227 buses hold Oberlaa in Vienna. Passengers can switch directly and conveniently to the U1 to get to the city center. Valid OBB tickets are recognized during the construction work between Vienna Oberlaa and Vienna Hbf by the Vienna Lines and between Himberg Hauptplatz and Vienna Oberlaa from the Novog.
Outlook for 2026
As early as March 2026, the new underpass for pedestrians: inside and cyclists: opened on the inside and two lifts are put into operation. This makes the barrier or the railway crossing history, and there are no longer long waiting times.
In the period from March 8, 2026 to June 22, 2026, there will be more extensive restrictions and rail replacement traffic on the Ostbahn line. These are necessary for the next major conversion phase of the Himberg train station during the ongoing operation. The OBB try to keep the effects for passengers as low as possible. Despite construction work, the OBB will also provide a reliable range of mobility during this around 100-day intensive construction phase.
New, more customer -friendly, barrier -free train station Himberg
In Himberg, the OBB invest around 57.2 million euros in a modern, comfortable, bright mobility hustle and bustle. A customer -friendly, barrier -free design and investments in the latest technology standards make the train station fit for the challenges of growing rail operations. After completing the work, the Himberg train station receives the train drivers: inside in a new and modern design with optimal passenger information. Leaps from the new foot/bike path underpass ensure barrier-free access to the platforms. After completion, 100 covered Bike & Ride and 95 Park & Ride spaces will be available at the train station. Modernization measures such as a tactile guidance system for visually impaired people or glazed platform wartkojen with seating is also significantly increased by customer comfort in Himberg.
With the modernization of the railway systems and a new track and switch configuration in the train station, efficient and trouble-free operating and thus the long-term safe rail traffic on the Ostbahn is ensured. Due to the investment in modern train stations and routes, the connection between Vienna and Bruck on the Leitha becomes even more attractive and more efficient.
