2024.10.14. vndesign_admin

Final Report on the current operational situation related to floods in Central Europe (Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia)

On SZCZ network, the overall situation is coming back to the normal activities. Full operation of Chalupki-Bohumin border point is envisaged on 12 October in the evening, for both passenger and freight trains. All  Corridors lines will be fully operational.

 

ÖBB-I: the situation has improved and gradually returned to normal activities. Since 10 October the Old Western Line has both tracks with max speed 100 Km/h open. Currently there are 3 out of 5 tracks on the East-West Corridor available.

  • 85 – 100 % of capacity for freight trains is available on the West Line and on the rerouting line via Herzogenburg possible
  • 15 % has to be rerouted via the South Line
  • ÖBB-I adapted schedules (with some restrictions for the passanger trains) in order to gain capacity for freight trains
  • the New West Line will be temporary repaired by December 14th 2024; a second phase repair will be needed in Summer 2025 for 4 weeks