In local and regional transport, passenger numbers increased by 10 percent compared to 2023, while in long-distance transport, passenger numbers remained stable. The demand in the night train segment is also continuing to rise due to the new Nightjets, the ÖBB announced on Sunday.

ÖBB Passenger Numbers Rise Again in 2024

As more and more people use the train, the ÖBB has been expanding its services for some time and is investing around 6.1 billion euros in new and modern trains by 2030. "A total of around 330 new trains will be put on track," said ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä.

For this year, the state railway expects "similarly strong results" in passenger numbers across all areas as in the previous year. In December 2025, the Koralmbahn will be put into operation, and the services on the southern route will be significantly expanded. Further details on the business development in 2024 will be announced by the ÖBB at their annual press conference in the spring.

(APA/Red)

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