📋 Tender Overview
The new OBB double-sized train celebrated its premiere with BM Peter Hanke & OBB CEO Andreas Mattha
14 Railjet double -decker trains from the end of 2026 on the western route
High acceleration values, 200 km/h fast and rapid passenger change by means of a low -floor entry
(Vienna, June 25, 2025) - Premiere fever in Vienna: Today, the OBB presented the new Railjet double -decker train for the first time and thus also celebrated the world premiere of the interior of the new long -distance train. In the presence of OBB CEO Andreas Mattha, Federal Minister Peter Hanke and Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Directors Peter Spuhler, the new Railjet Doppelstock showed its best side and invited to the first tour.
Every euro in the rail is one euro in the mobility turnaround. By 2030 we will invest around 19.7 billion euros in the expansion of the home network, which ensures the continuity and modernization of the Austrian rail infrastructure. In addition, OBB will invest around 6.1 billion euros in its fleet. Appropriate driving experience for passengers in long -distance transport, explains Peter Hanke, Federal Minister of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure.
With the Railjet Doppelstock we present a completely new and special vehicle. As OBB, we have been in use for many years in local transport and are setting another milestone in modern rail traffic with the new double -floor long -distance train. From the end of 2026, the train on the western route is on the move, with which we significantly increase the capacities for our customers, emphasizes CEO of the OBB Holding.
The Railjet Doppelstock introduces itself
From low-floor construction to catering zones to more than 480 seats: The six-part Railjet double-decker train offers a comfortable travel experience for all of its passengers and convinces with a modern interior design and services such as free WLAN, sockets including USB connections, automatic air conditioning and luggage racks with NFC protection. Thanks to the optimized construction and barrier-free entry and exit areas, it is not only possible to change quickly, but also the problem-free access, especially for travelers with mobility restrictions, heavy luggage, bicycles or strollers.
This also expects travelers:
Top speed: 200 km/h
Total number of seats: 486
Train length: approx. 160 m
Comfortable seats for the 1st and 2nd grade
Catering zones with machines for snacks and drinks
Modern traveler information system with real -time information on the monitors
Digital seat reservation ads
2 own wheelchair spaces in the middle car with height -adjustable side wall table
10 bicycle parking spaces
8 toilets, one of them barrier -free
Onboard portal Railnet
Video surveillance
14 new Railjet double -decker trains were ordered from the framework agreement with Stadler. The first trains should go on a rail in 2026 in 2026. The new vehicles will drive on the western route in the future; With the completion of the Semmering base tunnel, an assignment on the south route is also planned.
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