# European railway fleet and capacity expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-railway-fleet-and-capacity-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bb-to-increase-bicycle-capacity-on-tyrol-railway-lines

### 2026-09-26: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-railways-expand-high-speed-fleets-to-meet-rising-demand

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