Western Railway, Railway line between Vienna and Salzburg, Austria.
The Western Railway spans 312 kilometers through Austria with standard gauge tracks supporting speeds up to 250 kilometers per hour.
Construction began following an 1851 treaty between Bavaria and Austria, with the Vienna to Linz section opening in 1858 and Salzburg extension in 1860.
The railway connects major Austrian population centers while serving numerous communities along its route through diverse geographical regions.
Regular services operate between Vienna and Salzburg, with both Austrian Federal Railways and WESTbahn providing passenger transportation on this route.
The New Western Railway section, completed in 2012, incorporates multiple tunnels including the Lainz Tunnel to reduce travel time between cities.
Official opening: 1858
GPS coordinates: 48.19680,16.33710
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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