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Westbahn

Westbahn is a private Austrian long-distance rail operator running high-frequency trains on the Vienna to Salzburg corridor in open-access competition with ÖBB.

Westbahn operates in the Austrian Rail Operators segment.

Westbahn: Core Facts

Entity Type
Private Open-Access Rail Operator
Legal Name
WESTbahn Management GmbH
Founded
2008 (service launch 2011)
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Ownership
Private (Augusta Holding, minority Haselsteiner family)
Primary Route
Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf via Linz
Fleet
Stadler KISS double-deck EMUs
Fleet Size
~17 trainsets
Frequency
Half-hourly on Vienna-Salzburg at peak
Annual Passengers
~6 million
Regulator
Schienen-Control GmbH
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Westbahn: Disambiguation

Westbahn is NOT the same as the Westbahn railway line (Westbahnstrecke), the state-owned track from Vienna to Salzburg that it runs on. Westbahn is also distinct from ÖBB Railjet and WESTbus, and from Regiojet, another private operator active in Austria. Westbahn refers specifically to the open-access passenger company WESTbahn Management GmbH.

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Westbahn: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westbahn?

Westbahn is a private Austrian rail operator that competes with ÖBB on the Vienna to Salzburg route. Westbahn runs Stadler KISS double-deck trains in open-access mode, meaning it uses the state-owned tracks on a commercial basis without a public service contract.

Are Westbahn tickets cheaper than ÖBB?

Westbahn tickets are typically cheaper than flexible ÖBB fares on the same route, especially when bought in advance. Westbahn also allows ticket purchase on board and accepts the Klimaticket with a surcharge.

Does Westbahn accept the Klimaticket?

Westbahn accepts the Klimaticket Österreich with a small surcharge per journey. Westbahn confirms this on its website and in its on-board tariff, which differs from ÖBB where the Klimaticket is fully valid at no extra cost.

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