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Voestalpine: Innovation in rail technology from Austria
Milestone in the sustainable circular economy and reduction of CO2 emissions
(Linz, July 29, 2025)-OBB CEO Andreas Mattha and Voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner, today in the presence of Federal Minister Peter Hanke, Governor Thomas Stelzer and State Councilor Gunther Steinkellner at Linz Central Station, a unique rail worldwide: The hydrogen-based use material was produced with net zero-Co2 emissions. With this innovation, the two Austrian leading companies want to further reduce the CO2 emissions of the railways in the long term. This is another milestone on the way to climate -neutral mobility.
Innovations Made in Austria like this are an essential reason that the Austrian rail industry is part of the top worldwide. In Europe, we are even unchallenged in Pro Head exports. Our clear mandate is to further expand this international pioneering role and actively shape the mobility transition, emphasizes Federal Minister Peter Hanke.
Every train ride begins with the first meter rail. This trip to a sustainable mobility future has continued to take away speed. One future meets the other future: The hydrogen -based rail meets the important four -track expansion, says OBB CEO Andreas Mattha.
Hydrogen instead of coal - green technology makes it possible
For the first time, a rail was manufactured using hydrogen -based technology. Green hydrogen replaces fossil fuels in the production process. Voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner: As a voestalpine, we have already started successfully on our way to green steel production and are progressing quickly with the construction work for the construction of the two green electricity-operated electrical ingredients in Linz and Donawitz. In parallel, we do research together with partners from industry and science at different breakthroough technologies. Hydrogen -based rail at our location in Donawitz is a historic milestone. At the same time, the climate -neutral rail makes an important contribution to the circular economy - because it consists entirely of recycled material.
High-tech from Donawitz-quality and sustainability Made in Austria
The innovation rail was produced in Donawitz Styrian, one of the most modern rail rods worldwide. From there she was delivered to the Linz Central Station within a few hours-in the sense of regional added value and efficient logistics. The new rail once again underlines the international pioneering role of Austrian rail technology.
A strong impulse from Upper Austria for Europes railway future
With todays step, OBB and Voestalpine not only set a strong sign of innovation and climate protection, but also for the performance of domestic industry. With the worlds first hydrogen -based rail, we impressively show that Upper Austrias industry not only wrote history, but also designs the future. Climate -neutral steel, modern rail infrastructure and sustainable mobility - Made in Upper Austria. This is symbolic of what makes our country strong: clever heads, hardworking hands and innovative businesses. need to be at the forefront tomorrow, emphasizes Governor Thomas Stelzer.
Expansion Linz -Wels
The rail was laid in the course of the construction work at the western exit of the Linz Central Station. This section is one of the key points for the consistently 4-track expansion of the western route from Vienna to Wels. With the new and expansion project Linz Hauptbahnhof West side, important capacities for the rail traffic of the future are created. Four tracks open the bottleneck between Linz and Wels. This creates a better access requirement in the Upper Austrian central area, says the state of the State of Infrastructure Gunther Steinkellner. The number of trains for people and goods increases. The four -track expansion from Linz from Wels creates the necessary capacity for this. Enormous advantages can be felt for passengers: a denser S-Bahn system in the Linz-Wels area, an integrated clock schedule and a better offer in regional and express train traffic. In addition, passengers benefit from new, modern and barrier-free stops with park & ride systems.
Please find a press release from the Voestalpine on the details of the rail.
