Vienna, Austria – May 2025 — The Austrian Federal Government has confirmed a significant investment in the country’s rail infrastructure, allocating €19.7 billion to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for the period between 2025 and 2030. The funding package, announced this week, underscores Austria’s continued commitment to sustainable transportation, regional connectivity, and modernized public transport systems.
The infrastructure spending plan, part of the federal framework investment programme, will support ÖBB in upgrading and expanding the national rail network. The €19.7 billion budget will be used to enhance existing railway lines, build new track sections, improve digital signaling systems, and modernize train stations and maintenance facilities.
According to ÖBB, a significant portion of the funding will focus on improving punctuality, capacity, and safety across its services. Key projects are expected to include the expansion of key corridors such as the Southern and Western routes, integration of new cross-border links, and the rollout of state-of-the-art traffic control systems.
Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Leonore Gewessler, emphasized the importance of the investment for Austria’s climate goals. “This infrastructure package not only strengthens Austria’s rail system but also helps us reduce carbon emissions by making rail a more attractive and efficient option for both passengers and freight,” she said.
ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä welcomed the announcement, highlighting that the funding will allow ÖBB to continue modernizing the country’s rail infrastructure to meet increasing demand. “With this investment, we are creating the railway of the future — more reliable, more digital, and more sustainable,” Matthä said.
The new five-year funding framework builds on previous commitments and is part of Austria’s broader mobility and climate strategy, which aims to shift more transportation to rail to meet the European Union’s climate targets.
Detailed project timelines and procurement plans are expected to be released by ÖBB in the coming months, as the operator prepares to implement its expanded investment programme starting in 2025.
