“The ÖBB urgently requests that you refrain from non-essential travel,” the railways appealed on Sunday evening. Rail traffic remained severely restricted in large parts of Lower Austria due to around 40 line interruptions.
With ÖBB ticket on the Westbahn
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The western route was interrupted between Vienna Hauptbahnhof/Vienna Westbahnhof and St. Valentin due to bad weather. ÖBB long-distance trains run between St. Valentin and Salzburg. The Westbahn trains are in operation between Linz and Salzburg, it was said. Mutual ticket recognition between ÖBB and Westbahn has been agreed. Passengers with an ÖBB ticket can also use Westbahn trains between St. Valentin and Salzburg, and passengers with a Westbahn ticket can also use ÖBB trains.
Block the south track
Long-distance traffic on the southern route had already been suspended between Vienna and Mürzzuschlag at 6 p.m. According to ÖBB, Intercity trains and Railjets to and from Carinthia begin and end in Bruck an der Mur. Railjets from Graz to Vienna ended in Mürzzuschlag due to the storms. The Eastern Railway between Vienna Central Station and Hegyeshalom was also closed at 6 p.m. According to ÖBB, the Railjets between Prague and Graz only run between Prague and Vienna. All Nightjet connections have also been cancelled due to the line closures, it was said.
The Federal Railways stressed that they were trying to organize an emergency bus service on the main routes on the western and southern routes, weather conditions permitting. However, fixed transport times could not be guaranteed. In coordination with the state of Lower Austria, the Federal Railways agreed that there would be no scheduled postal bus services in the crisis areas tomorrow, Monday.
In addition, all national, international and night train tickets have been lifted. These are valid from now until Sunday next week. ÖBB tickets for those trains affected by the travel warning are refundable. ÖBB also asked for understanding for longer waiting times at customer service.
- Passengers are requested to register before starting their journey OBB SCOTTY, oebb.at or to inform ÖBB customer service about restrictions on 05-17 17. Customer service will be available to passengers by telephone from 6 a.m. to midnight during the travel warning period.
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What caused the severe disruptions to ÖBB train services in Lower Austria?
Severe Disruptions to ÖBB Train Services in Lower Austria Due to Bad Weather
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has issued an urgent appeal to refrain from non-essential travel due to severe disruptions to train services in Lower Austria caused by bad weather. The railways have been severely affected, with around 40 line interruptions reported.
Restricted Rail Traffic on the Western Route
The western route has been interrupted between Vienna Hauptbahnhof/Vienna Westbahnhof and St. Valentin due to the bad weather conditions. However, ÖBB long-distance trains are still operating between St. Valentin and Salzburg, and Westbahn trains are running between Linz and Salzburg. In a bid to minimize disruptions, mutual ticket recognition has been agreed between ÖBB and Westbahn, allowing passengers with an ÖBB ticket to use Westbahn trains between St. Valentin and Salzburg, and vice versa.
Southern Route Affected
Long-distance traffic on the southern route was suspended between Vienna and Mürzzuschlag from 6 pm onwards. ÖBB has announced that Intercity trains and Railjets to and from Carinthia will begin and end in Bruck an der Mur. Railjets from Graz to Vienna have been terminated in Mürzzuschlag due to the storms. The Eastern Railway between Vienna Central Station and Hegyeshalom has also been closed.
Emergency Bus Services and Cancellations
ÖBB is trying to organize an emergency bus service on the main routes on the western and southern routes, weather conditions permitting. However, fixed transport times cannot be guaranteed. All Nightjet connections have been cancelled due to the line closures. In coordination with the state of Lower Austria, ÖBB has agreed that there will be no scheduled postal bus services in the crisis areas tomorrow, Monday.
Ticket Refunds and Services
To alleviate the situation, ÖBB has lifted all national, international, and night train tickets, making them valid from now until Sunday next week. ÖBB tickets for trains affected by the travel warning are refundable. ÖBB has also asked for understanding for longer waiting times at customer service.
How to Stay Informed
Passengers are requested to register before starting their journey using ÖBB SCOTTY, oebb.at, or by informing ÖBB customer service about restrictions on 05-17 17. Customer service will be available to passengers by telephone from 6 am to midnight during the travel warning period.
Stay Safe and Plan Ahead
The severe disruptions to ÖBB train services in Lower Austria serve as a reminder to plan ahead and prioritize safety during bad weather conditions. We advise all passengers to stay informed, exercise caution, and avoid non-essential travel until the situation returns to normal.
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What should passengers do if they have an ÖBB ticket during the severe disruptions in Lower Austria?
Severe Disruptions to ÖBB Train Services in Lower Austria Due to Bad Weather
The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has appealed to passengers to refrain from non-essential travel due to severe disruptions to rail traffic in large parts of Lower Austria. The disruptions are caused by around 40 line interruptions, prompting the ÖBB to restrict rail services in the region.
With ÖBB Ticket on the Westbahn
The western route has been interrupted between Vienna Hauptbahnhof/Vienna Westbahnhof and St. Valentin due to bad weather. However, ÖBB long-distance trains are still running between St. Valentin and Salzburg. Meanwhile, Westbahn trains are operating between Linz and Salzburg. To alleviate the situation, mutual ticket recognition has been agreed between ÖBB and Westbahn, allowing passengers with an ÖBB ticket to use Westbahn trains between St. Valentin and Salzburg, and vice versa.
Block the South Track
Long-distance traffic on the southern route has been suspended between Vienna and Mürzzuschlag since 6 pm. Intercity trains and Railjets to and from Carinthia are starting and ending in Bruck an der Mur. Railjets from Graz to Vienna are terminating in Mürzzuschlag due to the storms. The Eastern Railway between Vienna Central Station and Hegyeshalom has also been closed since 6 pm. Railjets between Prague and Graz are only running between Prague and Vienna. All Nightjet connections have been cancelled due to the line closures.
Emergency Bus Services and Travel Warning
The ÖBB is trying to organize an emergency bus service on the main routes on the western and southern routes, weather permitting. However, fixed transport times cannot be guaranteed. In coordination with the state of Lower Austria, the ÖBB has agreed to cancel scheduled postal bus services in the crisis areas on Monday. All national, international, and night train tickets have been lifted, and ÖBB tickets for affected trains are refundable.
Travel Advisory and Customer Service
Passengers are advised to register before starting their journey using ÖBB SCOTTY, oebb.at, or to inform ÖBB customer service about restrictions. Customer service will be available to passengers by telephone from 6 am to midnight during the travel warning period.
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