WESTbahn begins operations on Austria’s Südbahn, challenging ÖBB

Private open-access operator WESTbahn has officially commenced operations on Austria’s Südbahn, marking its entry into the competitive landscape of the Vienna–Graz–Klagenfurt–Villach corridor. This development is significant as it introduces a new player into a market that has been primarily dominated by the state-owned railway operator, ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen). The commencement of WESTbahn’s services represents a…