Modernization of the Badner Bahn Completed: 34 New Trains in Operation
Since the start of regular operations at the beginning of 2023, the Wiener Lokalbahnen, which operate the Badner Bahn, have introduced a total of 34 new trains for passenger service.
Badner Bahn Modernizes Fleet: New Trains Score with Accessibility and Air Conditioning
The modern trains have largely replaced the old, non-accessible units of the TW100 series. These old trains were in service for over 40 years. Some of them are still occasionally used. In total, 34 trains have covered about 7 million kilometers since their introduction. More than 75 percent of all trips are already conducted with the new vehicles. Since the first commissioning, the modern units have covered a total of around seven million kilometers between the city centers of Vienna and Baden. This corresponds to about 175 circumnavigations of the Earth.
"The Badner Bahn is a very important connection for commuters in the southern area of Vienna. The modernization of the fleet was an important step to further enhance the attractiveness of the Badner Bahn and to convince as many people as possible of the advantages of the train. About half of the passengers use the Badner Bahn for their environmentally friendly commute to work and benefit from these new trains every day," says Monika Unterholzner, Deputy General Director and Mobility Officer of Wiener Stadtwerke.
Lower Austria's Transport Minister and Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer says: "With such targeted investments, we create a noticeable added value for our compatriots: The modern fleet of the Badner Bahn stands for a comfortable and accessible mobility offer that safely brings thousands of commuters, students, and families to their destination every day. The new, fully air-conditioned units make the journey more pleasant and relaxing and are tailored to the needs of the people - a gain for everyday life and the quality of life of many Lower Austrians." "With the 34th TW500 in passenger service, the Wiener Lokalbahnen successfully complete a significant chapter of modernization. The new vehicle fleet sets new standards in comfort and sustainability," say the management of VOR, Karin Zipperer and Alexander Schierhuber.
Positive Evaluation for New Badner Bahn Trains by Passengers
"The TW500 has significantly contributed to the modernization of the Badner Bahn. It brings tens of thousands of passengers to their destination every day. More seats, accessibility, more space for wheelchairs, and air conditioning have significantly increased the comfort for our passengers," says Thomas Gruber, Managing Director of Wiener Lokalbahnen. In the annual passenger survey, around 900 people rated the new trains very positively in 2024. The accessible design received a grade of 1.4, and the air conditioning of the trains received a grade of 1.5 according to the school grading system. In the last two years, the Badner Bahn recorded the two highest passenger numbers in its history.
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