ÖBB has launched another phase of works to expand Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof, a key rail junction south of Vienna, with the project aimed at increasing capacity on one of Austria’s most important corridors.
The upgrade focuses on the northern approach to the station, where capacity will be increased from three to four tracks. This will significantly improve operations on the Südbahn corridor and the parallel Pottendorfer line, both of which form a critical axis for passenger and freight traffic towards southern and south-eastern Europe.
The project, backed by an investment of around €170 million, is scheduled for completion in 2029.
To maintain operations during construction, ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG has begun installing temporary railway bridges, allowing trains to continue running without major disruptions while new infrastructure is built underneath. This approach is intended to minimise impact on both passenger services and freight flows along the corridor.
For operators, the additional track and upgraded infrastructure are expected to deliver higher capacity, greater flexibility and improved reliability, particularly in handling mixed traffic and managing disruptions. The long-term plan foresees shifting long-distance services to the Pottendorfer line, freeing up capacity for regional traffic on the Südbahn.
Wiener Neustadt is one of Austria’s busiest rail nodes, where multiple lines converge. Its upgrade is therefore seen as a key step in strengthening the wider Central European rail network, improving connectivity between Vienna and destinations further south.
