1. Koralmbahn and Koralm Tunnel (Carinthia & Styria)
- Passenger services on the Koralmbahn will commence in December 2025 after extensive testing and commissioning.
- Freight traffic is scheduled to begin in October 2025.
- Villach Central Station modernization is progressing, including platform extensions and improved infrastructure for passenger convenience.
- Station upgrades at Arnoldstein, modernization of Lieser Bridge, and infrastructure improvements in Waidmannsdorf and Förderlach are ongoing.
- In Fürnitz, the Villach-Süd marshalling yard modernization is planned, with long-term development continuing until 2040.
2. Vorarlberg infrastructure upgrades
- Modernization at Klaus and Wolfurt stations includes barrier-free access, platform extensions, and enhanced Bike&Ride facilities.
- Station improvements at Feldkirch and Bludenz, including expanded bicycle parking and upgraded passenger areas, are planned.
- Renovation work on the Feldkirch-Buchs connection will continue without major restrictions in 2025.
- A staging building will be constructed at Bregenz station as part of broader station redevelopment plans.
- Environmental assessment for the "Klosterbogen" upgrade is expected to begin in February 2025.
3. Tyrol network improvements
- Barrier-free upgrades at Fritzens-Wattens and Schönwies stations are progressing.
- Renovation on the Inntal viaduct, including replacing arches, will continue.
- Station improvements in Telfs-Pfaffenhofen and Rum are expected to conclude in 2025.
- Planning activities for Innsbruck main station and Imst-Pitztal station are ongoing, alongside preparations for double-track expansions in the Oberland region.
- Work continues on Brenner North Access, with excavation and environmental assessments advancing.
4. Salzburg modernization projects
- Environmental discussions for the Flachgau tunnel and Köstendorf–Salzburg line are planned for January 2025.
- Station upgrades at Maishofen-Saalbach, Seekirchen Stadt, and Gastein Valley stations will continue.
- The Tauern Tunnel will remain closed until July 2025 for modernization work.
- Accessibility improvements at Gries im Pinzgau and Hallein-Burgfried stops will be completed in 2025.
- The Tauernmoos pumped storage power plant will see critical infrastructure installation in 2025.
5. Styria investments
- In December 2025, the Koralmbahn will begin passenger services, significantly reducing travel times between Graz and Klagenfurt.
- Electrification projects on the Styrian Eastern Railway and Western Railway (GKB line) are advancing.
- Modernization of Ennstal railway stations and planning for Werndorf–Spielfeld-Straß double-track expansion continues.
- Upgrades at Mixnitz-Bärenschützklamm station are scheduled for 2025.
6. Eastern Region (Vienna, Lower Austria, Burgenland)
- Four-track expansion between Vienna Meidling and Mödling continues.
- New station projects at Himberg and Silberwald include barrier-free upgrades and improved connectivity.
- Work on the Pottendorf line, including Pottendorf-Landegg stop and Ebenfurth station, will progress.
- Expansion plans for Vienna Airport–Bruck an der Leitha link are ongoing.
- Improvements on the S-Bahn Vienna and Connecting Line (S80) will involve new stops and route upgrades.
- Terminal Vienna South will undergo modernization for increased freight capacity.
7. Sustainability and renewable energy initiatives
- Photovoltaic systems for traction power will be operational in Weißenstein and other regions.
- Tauernmoos pumped storage power plant construction will continue in Salzburg.
- ÖBB aims to cover 80% of railway energy needs through renewable sources by 2030.
8. Accessibility and mobility hubs
- Upgrades at multiple stations focus on barrier-free access, extended platforms, and improved connectivity.
- Park&Ride and Bike&Ride facilities will see expansion across regions, including Klaus, Wolfurt, and Feldkirch.
9. Key route closures and restrictions for 2025
- Tauern Tunnel (Salzburg): Closed until July 2025.
- Arlberg route (Tyrol): Periodic closures for maintenance.
- "Brucker Schleife" (Styria): Closed in April 2025.
- Himberg station (Eastern Region): Closed from February to November 2025.
10. Long-term infrastructure planning
- Projects like the Brenner Base Tunnel and Schaftenau-Radfeld junction in Tyrol continue.
- Urban development projects in Vienna (e.g., Nordwestbahnhof) are advancing through land redevelopment and site clearance.
