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European railway fleet and capacity expansion

Overview

European railway operators are expanding their fleets and capacity to address rising passenger demand. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) announced plans to purchase 21 new high-speed trains, with options for 20 more, to bolster international services following a surge in passenger numbers.

In Austria, Siemens Mobility unveiled the ÖBB Railjet M for inner-Alpine long-distance traffic, with ÖBB ordering 100 electric units. Additionally, ÖBB is addressing congestion in bicycle compartments on Tyrol railway lines, specifically the Brenner route. To accommodate the popularity of e-bikes and mountain bikes, the company plans to introduce new trains in mid-2027 that will provide more than double the current bicycle capacity.

Entities

ÖBB · Tirol · Brenner · SBB · Siemens Mobility

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ÖBB to increase bicycle capacity on Tyrol railway lines

    ÖBB will introduce new trains on Tyrol's Brenner route by mid-2027 to double bicycle capacity and address overcrowding caused by the growing popularity of cycling tourism.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    European railways expand high-speed fleets to meet rising demand

    SBB and ÖBB are expanding their high-speed rail capabilities, with SBB planning to purchase 21 new trains for European routes and Siemens unveiling the new Railjet M for Austrian Alpine service.

Sources

bezirksjournal.at · blick.ch · stopbullying.gov · tirol.orf.at · watson.ch