Tag: Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB
GDL presents demands for collective bargaining
GDL boss Claus Weselsky The trade unionist is known for not shying away from any conflict with the management of Deutsche Bahn. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The collective bargaining dispute between…
Six reasons why Austria is so successful with its night trains
Arrival of the ÖBB Nightjet Currently, 38 ÖBB Nightjets connect many attractive cities in Central Europe overnight. In the center is the Vienna hub. (Photo: imago images / Rüdiger Wölk)…
With Tempo 230 through the night
ÖBB Nightjet By 2026, the range of night trains will more than double. German rail passengers will also benefit from ÖBB’s stylish new Siemens Nightjets. (Photo: imago images/photosteinmaurer.com) Vienna Train…
Night trains for business travellers: Wissing examines potential
Berlin The Federal Ministry of Transport wants to examine the potential of night trains in Germany with a report. The aim is “to make a holistic ecological and societal comparison…
Private railways are entering the market in Central Europe
Traffic junction in front of Prague Especially on the main routes, the Ceske Drahy has private competition. But the competition also improves the service of the Czech State Railways. (Photo:…
He can – and Deutsche Bahn is working on it
ICE 3 neo The new ICE 3 neo express train is a prestige project for Deutsche Bahn and an important building block in the federal government’s plan to double the…
The high inflation leads to violent labor disputes
Unions are already threatening that this is only the beginning. At the latest at the weekend there will be strikes in the retail trade if the employers do not meet…
The high inflation leads to violent labor disputes
Unions are already threatening that this is only the beginning. At the latest at the weekend there will be strikes in the retail trade if the employers do not meet…
Subscription for 49 euros turns local transport industry upside down
Berlin Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the 16 prime ministers quickly agreed: next year there will again be a nationwide valid ticket for local and regional transport. Not again…
These night trains run in Germany
Preview of the new generation of sleeping cars Traveling overnight can be comfortable, but it is above all a question of budget. (Photo: ÖBB, Siemens) Frankfurt Green City Trip from…
These night trains run in Germany
Preview of the new generation of sleeping cars Traveling overnight can be comfortable, but it is above all a question of budget. (Photo: ÖBB, Siemens) Frankfurt Green City Trip from…
Ambright prints light – and is now looking for sponsors
Florian Ilchman The managing partner founded his company Ambright 13 years ago. (Photo: Ambright) Munich Let there be light – in every imaginable form and at reasonable prices: Florian Ilchmann…
How Austria’s judiciary combats corruption
She has charged the two businessmen and other people for allegedly bribing the green politician Christoph Chorherr from Vienna. The WKStA claims that Canon has received donations for the S2Arch…
From December onwards, Westbahn will run from Vienna to Munich
Hans Peter Haselsteiner The Strabag founder is one of Austria’s best-known entrepreneurs. (Photo: imago images / Eibner Europe) Vienna If you want to visit the heavily advertised Vienna Christmas markets…