- Major criticalities on SZCZ network, in particular in the Ostrava region: Traffic to Austria and Poland is still interrupted, the main line Ostrava-Svinov – Bohumín – Dětmarovice is still closed because of flood (since 14 September 2024 as informed before). On 25 September at the earliest, it might be possible to estimate when it will be opened for traffic again.
There is re-routing option for the traffic flow from Austria/Italy to Poland via Ostrava-Vítkovice – Český Těšín – Petrovice u Karviné – Zebrzydowice. In cooperation with the responsible RUs freight trains are rerouted.
- For traffic to Slovakia from the Chech network, all border lines are operational.
- ÖBB-I network: The main lines are open with some restrictions.
On the New West line, between Wien Meidling and St. Pölten Hbf 130, there are still major disturbances. The New West Line Tunnels are under water with big damages. Most likely, it will take some weeks to repair them.
On the Old West line between Wien Westbahnhof – Rekawinkel – St. Pölten Hbf, there are also restrictions due to damage. Freight trains may run only at night or are rerouted via the south line.
The West Line has very restricted capacity, with only (reduced) passenger trains on the Old West Line from 05:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Therefore, starting with today, 23.09.2024 11:00 p.m. freight trains are only allowed between 11:00 p.m. and 05:00 a.m. A contingent has been introduced for 40 paths for freight trains. Ad-hoc freight trains or paths are not possible.
- Impact on DB InfraGO network: The above disruption in Austria also has an impact on cross-border traffic via Passau and Salzburg. In particular, there are criticalities on the German-Austrian borders where several trains are parked and cannot run. DB InfraGO and ÖBB-I are in close contact with each other.
We will keep our stakeholders informed about the further proceedings.