https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Austria’s national rail operator ÖBB has presented its new Cityjet double-decker trains, with the first services expected to begin at the end of June. https://www.thelocal.at/20260507/travel-in-austria-new-obb-double-decker-trains-to-enter-service-in-june Thu, 07 May 2026 10:03:33 +0200 travel-in-austria-new-obb-double-decker-trains-to-enter-service-in-june Are you thinking about getting the Austria-wide Klimaticket? A May–June window lets you try it without the usual lock-in. Here’s how to check if the big government promo is worth it. https://www.thelocal.at/20260422/austrias-klimaticket-offer-is-it-worth-trying-the-nationwide-pass Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:25:29 +0200 austrias-klimaticket-offer-is-it-worth-trying-the-nationwide-pass Austria is known for its great rail service but how punctual are the country's trains? Where and when are you most likely to be delayed? https://www.thelocal.at/20241007/fact-check-just-how-punctual-are-austrian-trains Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:58:16 +0200 fact-check-just-how-punctual-are-austrian-trains Austria is known for its expansive and flexible train network. Our guide talks you through how to use the system and find the best tickets. https://www.thelocal.at/20260122/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-by-train-in-austria Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:23:49 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-by-train-in-austria Whether you’re commuting across Austria or planning weekend getaways, the ÖBB Vorteilscard could help you cut your train travel costs in half. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250801/what-is-austrias-obb-vorteilscard-and-is-the-travel-card-worth-it Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:09:29 +0200 what-is-austrias-obb-vorteilscard-and-is-the-travel-card-worth-it For those craving a little sunshine, there are plenty of options to reach the coast from Austria by train, bus, ferry or even bicycle. https://www.thelocal.at/20230719/the-seaside-destinations-you-can-reach-without-a-car-or-plane-from-austria Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:25:25 +0200 the-seaside-destinations-you-can-reach-without-a-car-or-plane-from-austria From the West line to cross-border corridors, rail works in Austria will affect commuters and long-distance travellers throughout 2026. https://www.thelocal.at/20251231/how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:44:59 +0100 how-major-rail-works-across-austria-will-impact-passengers-in-2026 Delays and cancellations can happen when you're travelling by train or plane in Austria - especially during strikes. Here's a look at your rights. https://www.thelocal.at/20230327/what-are-your-rights-if-your-trip-is-delayed-or-cancelled-in-austria Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:46:16 +0200 what-are-your-rights-if-your-trip-is-delayed-or-cancelled-in-austria Austria will be connected to Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia with a new winter night train. https://www.thelocal.at/20251110/new-sleeper-train-to-link-austria-with-major-european-cities Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:06:04 +0100 new-sleeper-train-to-link-austria-with-major-european-cities With only about 80 kilometres between them, Vienna and Bratislava are two of the closest capital cities in the world, with the Slovak capital ideal for a quick cross-border weekend or day trip. https://www.thelocal.at/20230609/vienna-to-bratislava-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:42:33 +0200 vienna-to-bratislava-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do October in Austria brings behind-the-scenes rule changes alongside marquee events. Expect stricter FinanzOnline logins, IBAN name checks and an airport border system rollout, plus Vienna’s museum marathon and National Day highlights. https://www.thelocal.at/20250922/everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:32:13 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-austria-in-october-2025 An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade. https://www.thelocal.at/20250919/historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:27:17 +0200 historic-day-italy-and-austria-mark-breakthrough-on-cross-border-rail-link Travelling from Austria to Sweden by train for a work conference might not be the choice of many but Valéria Schörghofer-Queiroz decided to avoid flying and stay on the rails. Although her trip wasn't without its problems. https://www.thelocal.at/20241021/would-you-travel-from-austria-across-europe-by-train-for-work-it-can-be-done Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:37:01 +0200 would-you-travel-from-austria-across-europe-by-train-for-work-it-can-be-done Austrian trains have been overly crowded ahead of the holiday season, and even people with tickets can be bumped from a train. Here's how to make sure you get to your destination. https://www.thelocal.at/20220519/explained-how-to-not-be-bumped-from-an-overcrowded-austrian-train Thu, 19 May 2022 13:59:39 +0200 explained-how-to-not-be-bumped-from-an-overcrowded-austrian-train Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has slammed the fact that budget flights between destinations in Europe are still often significantly cheaper than travelling by train. https://www.thelocal.at/20250822/unfair-budget-flights-in-europe-up-to-26-times-cheaper-than-train-routes Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:32:46 +0200 unfair-budget-flights-in-europe-up-to-26-times-cheaper-than-train-routes Passengers are eager to get to their destination during the peak holiday season in Germany and Austria. But severe disruptions on a key route between Munich and Salzburg are causing problems this week. https://www.thelocal.at/20250812/train-passengers-face-major-disruption-between-munich-and-salzburg Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:59:41 +0200 train-passengers-face-major-disruption-between-munich-and-salzburg If you’re under 26 and dreaming of train trips across Austria this summer, there’s good news: ÖBB’s Summer Ticket is back, and it’s one of the best travel deals out there. https://www.thelocal.at/20250623/how-young-people-in-austria-can-travel-for-cheap-in-the-summer Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:26:13 +0200 how-young-people-in-austria-can-travel-for-cheap-in-the-summer With Austria reaching increasingly high temperatures, here are some perfect places you can reach by train to cool down. https://www.thelocal.at/20220721/five-austrian-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-to-escape-the-heat Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:47:22 +0200 five-austrian-destinations-you-can-reach-by-train-to-escape-the-heat Which train stations do people in Austria rate the highest for beauty, accessibility, cleanliness, and others? A new survey reveals all. https://www.thelocal.at/20230901/whats-the-best-train-station-in-austria Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:23:50 +0200 whats-the-best-train-station-in-austria Austria-based holidaymakers can now reach Croatia’s coast overnight thanks to a new four-country train route stopping in Vienna. https://www.thelocal.at/20250530/new-summer-sleeper-train-to-connect-vienna-and-the-croatian-coast Fri, 30 May 2025 12:51:55 +0200 new-summer-sleeper-train-to-connect-vienna-and-the-croatian-coast