Summary sheet
The project relates to the construction of two additional tracks on the Priority TEN mainline railway between Vienna and St. Pölten (Westbahn). The total length of this four-track railway line section is 44km, including the 13km Wienerwaldtunnel and additional 6 shorter tunnels.
The project will add capacity, operational flexibility and thus reliability, allow faster train operation and improve comfort.
The project would fall under Annex I of EU Directive 97/11/CE. Compliance with the respective requirements will be verified during appraisal.
Compliance with the national and EU procurement legislation will be verified during appraisal.
Priority TENs, sustainable transport
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