Czech railway company plans exciting connection to Vienna!

Czech railway company plans exciting connection to Vienna!

Ottakring, Österreich - The Czech railway company Leo Express plans to expand the travel connections to Vienna. Specific analyzes have been running for some time and details have already been submitted to the regulatory authority. The company, which was founded in 2012, strives for a connection between Prague and the Austrian capital, as reports [meinzirk.at] (https://www.meinbeirzirk.at/wien/c-wirtschaft/tschischisches-bahn-ueberlegt- after-binding-nachwien_a7454941). Vienna, as an important hub in the Central Europe rail network, could be reached even easier.

As part of these efforts, Leo Express sent a declaration of intent to Schienen-Control GmbH at the end of June. With this you want to set the course for possible routes to Vienna. However, specific timetables have not yet been announced, and Leo Express emphasizes that it is currently only an analysis. The company could start at the earliest from December 13, 2026, provided the necessary capacities are available.

route suggestions and travel routes

The routes that are caught by Leo Express would lead from Prague to two possible variants to Vienna: on the one hand via České Budějovice, Gmünd and on to Bratislava, and on the other hand via Třeboň, also to Gmünd and then to Bratislava. Several stops are planned in Vienna, including Heiligenstadt, Ottakring, Meidling, Hauptbahnhof and Grillgasse. At least two connections per day and direction of travel are planned - one in the morning and one in the afternoon, which could make it easier to travel between the cities on the inside.

The trains should consist of six passenger cars, which include both 1. and 2nd class. The train is driven by the most modern Vectron drive drives in the 193 series from Siemens. In order to obtain approval for the implementation of the new connection, Leo Express must present detailed information on the planned company for the first three to five years of operation.

international context and the future outlook

The efforts of Leo Express are the latest step in the expansion of international rail connections in Central Europe. The company already has a pronounced presence in the Czech Republic as well as in Slovakia and Poland, where it ran long -distance traffic before pandemic between Berlin and Stuttgart. In addition, through the strategic acquisition of 50%, Leo Express has access to resources and licenses for the German market, which continues to use growth potential. The renfe.com show that Leo Express is an important player in competition for public service obligations in the said countries.

With all of these progress, it should be clear: Leo Express has a good hand when it comes to improving the rail connections in the region. The next steps will be crucial for the successful implementation of the connection to Vienna, which should be an exciting option for travelers.