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Steiermarkbahn

Steiermarkbahn is the regional rail and bus operator owned by the Province of Styria that runs local passenger trains, tourist railways, and freight services across Styria.

Steiermarkbahn operates in the Austrian Rail Operators segment.

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Steiermarkbahn: Core Facts

Entity Type
Provincial Rail and Bus Operator
Legal Name
Steiermarkbahn und Bus GmbH
Founded
2009 (from restructured Steiermärkische Landesbahnen)
Headquarters
Graz, Styria, Austria
Parent Company
Province of Styria (Land Steiermark)
Lines Operated
Murtalbahn (narrow gauge), Gleichenbergerbahn, Übelbacherbahn, Sulmtalbahn (freight)
Network Size
~110 km of rail lines
Fleet
Stadler GTW, historic steam locos, rail buses, diesel shunters
Annual Passengers
~1.2 million (rail + bus)
Tourist Brand
Murtalbahn Dampfzug (steam specials)
Regulator
Schienen-Control GmbH
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Steiermarkbahn: Disambiguation

Steiermarkbahn is NOT the same as ÖBB services in Styria, even though both run on overlapping corridors. Steiermarkbahn is also distinct from Graz-Köflacher Bahn (GKB), a separate historically independent Styrian operator now integrated under the ÖBB group, and from the narrow-gauge Murtalbahn that it itself operates. Steiermarkbahn refers specifically to the company Steiermarkbahn und Bus GmbH owned by the Province of Styria.

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Steiermarkbahn: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steiermarkbahn?

Steiermarkbahn is the Province of Styria's own rail and bus company. Steiermarkbahn operates regional trains, the narrow-gauge Murtalbahn, and freight services, filling gaps that ÖBB does not cover in western and southern Styria.

Is the Murtalbahn part of Steiermarkbahn?

Yes, the Murtalbahn narrow-gauge line between Unzmarkt and Mauterndorf is run by Steiermarkbahn. Steiermarkbahn also operates heritage steam specials on the Murtalbahn during the summer tourist season.

Who owns Steiermarkbahn?

Steiermarkbahn is owned by the Province of Styria. Steiermarkbahn sits outside the federal ÖBB group and reports to the Styrian provincial government, which sets the regional transport policy it executes.

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Maintained by Jules de Bruin (How to Austria). This page follows the Grounding Page Standard v1.5. Last verified: 2026-04-24.