Austria - Older General Information: Difference between revisions

From EGTRE
Jump to navigationJump to search
(→‎Recent changes: Hbhf temporary change taken from Recent Changes; Kagran route closure noted)
(Revised title; added para re ng disposals and freight clo; some attempt to reorder chronologically; Tullenerfeld overhauled; Südburgenländische Regionalbahn clo)
Line 14: Line 14:
*Wien Süßenbrunn – Wolkersdorf
*Wien Süßenbrunn – Wolkersdorf


===Recent changes===
===Past changes===


An 800 metre new alignment on the Zell am See to Krimml branch, between Uttendorf-Stubachtal and Pirtendorf, opened in November 2011, avoiding tight curves and numerous level crossings.
In November 2011, Südburgenländische Regionalbahn - which had leased (or purchased) former ÖBB lines between Oberschützen, Oberwart (exclusive), Großpetersdorf and Rechnitz for freight traffic - ceased operations - see [http://www.meinbezirk.at/guessing/wirtschaft/schuch-stellt-den-gueterverkehr-ein-d116834.html press report] (in German). They had previously also operated tourist services and had sub-leased the Oberschützen branch for seasonal operation by <i>Freunde der Bahnstrecke Oberwart-Oberschützen (FROWOS)</i>, the latter ceasing after the 2011 season - see 
[http://kurier.at/chronik/burgenland/museumsbahn-verein-in-den-letzten-zuegen/786.018 press report] (in German).


Wien Hauptbahnhof: Work on the project had started in 2007 and from 12 December 2009 until 8 December 2012 services to Bruck an der Leitha, and Stadlau and beyond used a temporary station Wien Südbahnhof (Ost), 150 m to the south of the old station site. Services to Wiener Neustadt and beyond ran from Wien Meidling.  
On 2 October 2011 Wien metro line U2 was extended at its eastern end from Stadion to Aspernstrasse, and was subsequently extended further, to Seestadt.


In September 2011 a new alignment opened on the Lieboch to Köflach branch, between Krottendorf and Söding.
In September 2011 a new alignment opened on the Lieboch to Köflach branch, between Krottendorf and Söding.


An 800 metre new alignment on the Zell am See to Krimml branch, between Uttendorf-Stubachtal and Pirtendorf, opened in November 2011, avoiding tight curves and numerous level crossings.
The line from Friedberg to Oberwart (table 520) lost its passenger service with effect from 1 August 2011. On the same date the service between Deutschkreutz and Neckenmarkt-Horitschon was reduced to three rush-hour services each way, and an hourly Monday to Saturday service was introduced between Klagenfurt and Weizelsdorf (table 660), the remainder of this line only seeing a single early morning train from Rosenbach (and due to close from December 2016).
 
On 2 October 2011 Wien metro line U2 was extended at its eastern end from Stadion to Aspernstrasse, and was subsequently extended further, to Seestadt.
 
The line from Friedberg to Oberwart (table 520) lost its passenger service with effect from 1 August 2011. On the same date the service between Deutschkreutz and Neckenmarkt-Horitschon was reduced to three rush-hour services each way, and an hourly M-S service was introduced between Klagenfurt and Weizelsdorf (table 660), the remainder of this line only seeing a single early morning train from Rosenbach.


The following lines closed at the timetable change on 11 December 2010:
The following lines (preceded by table number) closed at the timetable change on 11 December 2010:


*113 Schrambach - Markt St.- Aegyd am Neuwalde  
*113 Schrambach - Markt St.- Aegyd am Neuwalde  
Line 38: Line 38:
*912 Groß Schweinbarth - Sulz Museumsdorf
*912 Groß Schweinbarth - Sulz Museumsdorf


The sole remaining school train each way between Zeltweg and Bad St. Leonhard (T620) was withdrawn on 31 July 2010.  
The sole remaining school train each way between Zeltweg and Bad St. Leonhard (table 620) was withdrawn from 31 July 2010.  
   
   
The StH line (Lambach -) Neukirchen – Haag lost its passenger service from 13 December 2009. It had been said that there was no financially viable way to connect this line when the Westbahn is upgraded Linz – Salzburg. On the same date a new alignment opened between Atzenbrugg and a point two kilometers east of the proposed new Tullnerfeld station, on the Herzogenburg to Tulln line. The intermediate stations of Michelhausen and Judenau have been closed. The new line runs alongside the high speed Wien to St Pölten line currently under construction. The old alignment has been de-electrified but, other than a short section at the east end, is still in use for freight. In connection with this, two freight-only spurs, a 1.8 km west to north chord at Tulln and a 0.9 km south to east chord at Absdorf-Hippersdorf, have been opened.  
The Stern und Hafferl line between Lambach and Haag lost its passenger service from 13 December 2009 as no way had been found to retain the connection when the Westbahn was upgraded west of Lambach.


The new entrance to St Pölten from the east (Knoten Wagram) was completed in August 2005. This includes tracks from the ''Neue Westbahn'' (Wienerwald Tunnel Tullnerfeld).
From 13 December 2009 a new alignment opened between Atzenbrugg and a point two kilometers east of the new Tullnerfeld station, on the Herzogenburg to Tulln line, and the intermediate stations of Michelhausen and Judenau closed. The new line runs alongside (north of) the <i>Neue Westbahn</i> high speed Wien to St Pölten line. The old alignment was de-electrified but mostly retained for freight. Also, two spurs opened: a 1.8 km west to north chord at Tulln and a 0.9 km south to east chord at Absdorf-Hippersdorf; the former subsequently gained a limited passenger service providing connections from the new Tullnerfeld station.
 
From 13 December 2009, work on the Wien Hauptbahnhof project had resulted in services to Bruck an der Leitha, and to Stadlau, and beyond using a temporary station Wien Südbahnhof (Ost), 150 m to the south of the old station site. Services to Wiener Neustadt and beyond ran from Wien Meidling. These arrangements ceased again after 8 December 2012.
 
Salzburger Lokalbahn took over the operation of ÖBB's narrow gauge Zell am See Krimml line on 1 July 2008.
 
Work on the new Wien Hauptbahnhof project started in 2007.


Electrification between Mistelbach and Laa an der Thaya was completed for use in December 2006. Graz Don Bosco station opened 7 September 2007.   
Electrification between Mistelbach and Laa an der Thaya was completed for use in December 2006. Graz Don Bosco station opened 7 September 2007.   


For more information and links on these and other projects, see (in German) [http://www.oebb.at/vip8/bau/de/Projekte_Planung_und_Bau/index.jsp www.oebb.at/vip8/bau/de/Projekte_Planung_und_Bau/index.jsp].
Martinsberg-Gutenbrunn – Zwettl closed completely and lost its occasional service by local preservationists; instead, [http://www.lokalbahnverein.at/englisch/index_e.php Museums-Lokalbahnverein Zwettl] now operate on the freight line between Zwettl and Schwarzenau.


Other new lines opened during the decade 2000 - 2010 are:
Possibly as long ago as 2006, Wien S-Bahn services ceased to use the section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Gerasdorf (Süssenbrun Nord (Sun)) via Kagran, all running instead via Leopoldau. The section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Süssenbrun Süd (Sus) is, however, still used  by through non-stop trains between Wien Hauptbahnhof and Breclav.
 
The new entrance to St Pölten from the east (Knoten Wagram) was completed in August 2005. This includes tracks from the ''Neue Westbahn'' (Wienerwald Tunnel – Tullnerfeld).
 
New lines opened during the decade 2000 - 2010 include:


* Innsbruck avoiding line, linking the Brenner and Wörgl lines (this is used only by freight trains)  
* Innsbruck avoiding line, linking the Brenner and Wörgl lines (this is used only by freight trains)  
Line 57: Line 67:
* Double tracking Meidling – Inzersdorf  
* Double tracking Meidling – Inzersdorf  


Salzburger Lokalbahn took over the operation of the Zell am See – Krimml line on 1 July 2008.
Information and links on ÖBB major projects (in German) at [http://www.oebb.at/vip8/bau/de/Projekte_Planung_und_Bau/index.jsp www.oebb.at/vip8/bau/de/Projekte_Planung_und_Bau/index.jsp this site].
 


On a date not recorded (possibly as long ago as 2006), Wien S-Bahn services ceased to use the section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Gerasdorf (Süssenbrun Nord (Sun)) via Kagran, all running instead via Leopoldau. The section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Süssenbrun Süd (Sus) is, however, still used  by through non-stop trains between Wien Hauptbahnhof and Breclav.
Over a long period, ÖBB has been withdrawing freight services from many branch or secondary lines, and all their former narrow gauge lines have been either closed or transferred to other operators. The Schneebergbahn, ÖBB's mountain rack railway in 1997 transferred to a company in which ÖBB and the local Province had equal shareholdings (from 1 January 2012 became wholly owned by the province).
<!--- WE COULD DO WITH A FULL LISTING OF THE DATES OF DISPOSAL OF NG LINES, AND CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF PASSENGER CLOSURES --->


===See Also===
===See Also===
{{Navbox Austria}}
{{Navbox Austria}}

Revision as of 09:49, 4 September 2016

Introduction

This document acts as an archive for Recent and Future Changes prior to September 2012.

Rule of the road

Most double track lines in Austria operate with right-hand running, although many lines in the east of the country once operated with left-hand running, a hangover from the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Wien to Salzburg line was converted some years ago. The following lines converted to right-hand running on 6 August 2012:

  • Wien Floridsdorf – Bernhardsthal (Bernhardsthal – Břeclav ČD converted on 9 December 2012)
  • Wien Rennweg – Flughafen
  • Wampersdorf – Wiener Neustadt Civitas Nova
  • Wien Hbf – Payerbach-Reichenau
  • Wien Hütteldorf/Penzing – Wien Meidling
  • Wien Meidling – Wien Floridsdorf
  • Wien Floridsdorf – Stockerau
  • Wien Süßenbrunn – Wolkersdorf

Past changes

An 800 metre new alignment on the Zell am See to Krimml branch, between Uttendorf-Stubachtal and Pirtendorf, opened in November 2011, avoiding tight curves and numerous level crossings.

In November 2011, Südburgenländische Regionalbahn - which had leased (or purchased) former ÖBB lines between Oberschützen, Oberwart (exclusive), Großpetersdorf and Rechnitz for freight traffic - ceased operations - see press report (in German). They had previously also operated tourist services and had sub-leased the Oberschützen branch for seasonal operation by Freunde der Bahnstrecke Oberwart-Oberschützen (FROWOS), the latter ceasing after the 2011 season - see press report (in German).

On 2 October 2011 Wien metro line U2 was extended at its eastern end from Stadion to Aspernstrasse, and was subsequently extended further, to Seestadt.

In September 2011 a new alignment opened on the Lieboch to Köflach branch, between Krottendorf and Söding.

The line from Friedberg to Oberwart (table 520) lost its passenger service with effect from 1 August 2011. On the same date the service between Deutschkreutz and Neckenmarkt-Horitschon was reduced to three rush-hour services each way, and an hourly Monday to Saturday service was introduced between Klagenfurt and Weizelsdorf (table 660), the remainder of this line only seeing a single early morning train from Rosenbach (and due to close from December 2016).

The following lines (preceded by table number) closed at the timetable change on 11 December 2010:

  • 113 Schrambach - Markt St.- Aegyd am Neuwalde
  • 115 Ober Grafendorf - Mank
  • 120 Scheibbs - Kienberg-Gaming
  • 132 Gstadt - Lunz am See and Gstadt - Ybbsitz. These lines had already been closed since mid 2009 owing to floods. The section from Waidhofen to Gstadt has remained open, operated by NOVÖG.
  • 811 Krems an der Donau - Emmersdorf an der Donau. This has reopened for tourist services operated by NOVÖG.
  • 830 Schwarzenau - Zwettl Stadt
  • 831 Schwarzenau - Waidhofen an der Thaya
  • 912 Groß Schweinbarth - Sulz Museumsdorf

The sole remaining school train each way between Zeltweg and Bad St. Leonhard (table 620) was withdrawn from 31 July 2010.

The Stern und Hafferl line between Lambach and Haag lost its passenger service from 13 December 2009 as no way had been found to retain the connection when the Westbahn was upgraded west of Lambach.

From 13 December 2009 a new alignment opened between Atzenbrugg and a point two kilometers east of the new Tullnerfeld station, on the Herzogenburg to Tulln line, and the intermediate stations of Michelhausen and Judenau closed. The new line runs alongside (north of) the Neue Westbahn high speed Wien to St Pölten line. The old alignment was de-electrified but mostly retained for freight. Also, two spurs opened: a 1.8 km west to north chord at Tulln and a 0.9 km south to east chord at Absdorf-Hippersdorf; the former subsequently gained a limited passenger service providing connections from the new Tullnerfeld station.

From 13 December 2009, work on the Wien Hauptbahnhof project had resulted in services to Bruck an der Leitha, and to Stadlau, and beyond using a temporary station Wien Südbahnhof (Ost), 150 m to the south of the old station site. Services to Wiener Neustadt and beyond ran from Wien Meidling. These arrangements ceased again after 8 December 2012.

Salzburger Lokalbahn took over the operation of ÖBB's narrow gauge Zell am See – Krimml line on 1 July 2008.

Work on the new Wien Hauptbahnhof project started in 2007.

Electrification between Mistelbach and Laa an der Thaya was completed for use in December 2006. Graz Don Bosco station opened 7 September 2007.

Martinsberg-Gutenbrunn – Zwettl closed completely and lost its occasional service by local preservationists; instead, Museums-Lokalbahnverein Zwettl now operate on the freight line between Zwettl and Schwarzenau.

Possibly as long ago as 2006, Wien S-Bahn services ceased to use the section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Gerasdorf (Süssenbrun Nord (Sun)) via Kagran, all running instead via Leopoldau. The section between Stadlau (Erzherzogkarlstrasse south junction) and Süssenbrun Süd (Sus) is, however, still used by through non-stop trains between Wien Hauptbahnhof and Breclav.

The new entrance to St Pölten from the east (Knoten Wagram) was completed in August 2005. This includes tracks from the Neue Westbahn (Wienerwald Tunnel – Tullnerfeld).

New lines opened during the decade 2000 - 2010 include:

  • Innsbruck avoiding line, linking the Brenner and Wörgl lines (this is used only by freight trains)
  • Tunnel for fast trains between Leoben Hbf and St Michael
  • Diversion of the Tauernbahn, mostly in tunnels, between Lindisch and Mallnitz
  • The double track Schlierbach Umfahrung (bypass) on the Linz – Selztal line
  • Double tracking of Kolbnitz – Pusarnitz on the Tauernbahn
  • Double tracking Meidling – Inzersdorf

Information and links on ÖBB major projects (in German) at www.oebb.at/vip8/bau/de/Projekte_Planung_und_Bau/index.jsp this site.

Over a long period, ÖBB has been withdrawing freight services from many branch or secondary lines, and all their former narrow gauge lines have been either closed or transferred to other operators. The Schneebergbahn, ÖBB's mountain rack railway in 1997 transferred to a company in which ÖBB and the local Province had equal shareholdings (from 1 January 2012 became wholly owned by the province).

See Also