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ÖBB Infrastruktur AG

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ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is the state-owned company responsible for planning, building, and operating Austria's federal railway network, including tracks, stations, and power supply.

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG operates in the Austrian Rail Operators segment.

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG: Disambiguation

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is NOT the same as ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG, which is the passenger train operator that runs services on the infrastructure. ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is also distinct from ÖBB-Holding AG, the umbrella parent that owns both subsidiaries, and from Rail Cargo Austria, the freight arm. ÖBB Infrastruktur AG manages only the network, stations, and energy, not the trains themselves.

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ÖBB Infrastruktur AG: Core Facts

Entity Type
Rail Infrastructure Manager (state-owned)
Legal Name
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG
Founded
2004 (restructuring of Österreichische Bundesbahnen)
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Parent Company
ÖBB-Holding AG (100% Republic of Austria)
Network Size
~4,900 km of rail lines
Stations Managed
~1,000 passenger stations
Train Paths per Year
~150 million train-km allocated
Electrification Share
~73% of the network
Traction Current
15 kV 16.7 Hz AC
Regulator
Schienen-Control GmbH
Country
Austria
Status
Active Definition
Verified

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG: Frequently Asked Questions

What does ÖBB Infrastruktur AG do?

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG plans, builds, maintains, and operates Austria's federal railway network. ÖBB Infrastruktur AG also manages passenger stations and supplies traction current to the trains that use its tracks.

Is ÖBB Infrastruktur AG the same company that runs ÖBB trains?

No, ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is not the train operator. ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is the network owner, while passenger trains are run by the sister company ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG, and freight by Rail Cargo Austria.

Who owns ÖBB Infrastruktur AG?

ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is ultimately owned by the Republic of Austria. ÖBB Infrastruktur AG is a subsidiary of the state holding company ÖBB-Holding AG, which bundles all federal rail entities under one roof.

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