Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) is Austria's national railway company, responsible for managing the country's rail infrastructure and providing passenger and freight transportation services. Established in 1923, ÖBB operates an integrated network that includes rails, stations, and tunnels, ensuring seamless connectivity across Austria and neighboring countries. The company is committed to sustainability, generating a significant portion of its energy from hydroelectric power plants, photovoltaic systems, and wind power, with the remaining electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy. ÖBB plays a crucial role in promoting environmentally friendly mobility solutions in the region.
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG), in collaboration with innovative equipment companies and Donau Chemie, has designed a robust TALNS wagon, ranking among the most advanced in Europe.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) continues to drive the modal shift to rail with new products in its portfolio. In October, ÖBB's freight subsidiary launches the new TransFER Budapest–Zeebrugge with one round trip, connecting important hubs in Hungary and Belgium for intermodal flows of goods.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is launching a new product for more flexibility in rail freight transport. TransFLEX offers tailored customer solutions adapted to individual needs with the best possible order flexibility – true to the motto "Your Spot Transport on Rail".
A nationwide strike has been called by the German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) in Germany once again. The 35-hour work stoppage is planned from Thursday, March 7, 2024, 2:00 a.m. to Friday, March 8, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is optimising its TransFER with a connection to Rotterdam, which enables a direct round trip connection between Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.
Brau Union Österreich and the SPAR retail chain have turned to the multimodal option for their latest transport operations with the ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG).