Sector briefing Railways sector in Austria Why Austria? Austria has one of the highest per capita freight usage levels at 10.9 tonnes per person and over 200 million passenger journeys per annum, totalling 8.9 billion kms - the result of government policy to move traffic off the roads and onto rail. This policy has been backed up with a Euro 24.5 billion investment package in infrastructure and rolling stock over the past 10 years. The latest 5 year plan (2011-2016) will see Euro 11.5 billion being invested in rail infrastructure. Major investments will centre on the Brenner Tunnel, high speed rail links from Vienna to ?The latest 5 year plan Italy and the ongoing Railway Station Renewal projects, the largest of which (2011-2016) will see Euro is the building of the Vienna Central Railway 11.5 billion being invested in station - to be used as a hub for connections to rail infrastructure? central Europe. See the UKTI website for general information about Austria. The ?Doing business? guide includes an overview of the economy, business culture, potential opportunities and other relevant issues. UK Trade & Investment Sector briefing: Railways opportunities in Austria underground rolling stock. Bombardier (PDF) Opportunities also has a plant in Vienna, manufacturing tram line and light rail rolling stock. Rail infrastructure plans Government rail infrastructure masterplan up Finally, company Plasser & Theurer are the to 2020 (English) world?s largest manufacturer of rail track laying Government 5 year plan, 2011-16 (PDF, equipment, having approximately two thirds of German) the world market. Brenner base tunnel Major tier 2 component manufacturers include This long-running project will connect Fortezza Liebherr, IFE Doors and Knorr Bremse. in Italy with Innsbruck by means of a 56 mile long tunnel. The tunnel will relieve traffic All the suppliers except OBB are exporters and congestion on the Brenner base, and when source supplies and components completed in 2026 will be running 320 freight internationally. trains and 80 passenger trains per day. The tunnel construction will be co financed by the If you have any questions about these EU and is a TEN-T project. opportunities, get in touch with the contacts named in this report. Tenders are regularly being issued by the BBT company. Long term, tenders will be issued for Business opportunities aimed at UK companies the running and management of the tunnel. are added daily to the UKTI website, including opportunities in Austria and railways Semmering tunnel opportunities around the world. These leads 16 mile tunnel, part of the European are sourced by our staff overseas in British Baltic/Adriatic TEN route scheduled for Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates, completino in 2024. across all sectors and in over 100 markets. You can be alerted to business opportunities on a Koralm tunnel regular basis by registering on the website. A key link between Graz and Klagenfurt is a 20 mile long tunnel through the Koralps, reducing the travel time to 1 hour. The completion date for this project has been put back to 2022. High speed modifications to the Southern corridor Extensive invetsment in the southern corridor from Vienna to Italy, including track improvements to four lines and staightening of tracks. The intention is to increase passenger and freight capacities. Ongoing railway station renewal In order to increase the passenger capacity a further 8 major rail stations will be renewed, some with freight interchange during the period of the plan. These include the Vienna central railway station, costing Euro 4 billion. Rolling stock manufacturers The Austrian railways (OBB) are major manufacturers of locomotives and rolling stock - usually, but not exclusively, for their own use. Additionally, Siemens Transportation operates two plants in Austria, the one in Graz being the largest producer of rolling stock bogies. The plant in Vienna manufactures railway and UK Trade & Investment Sector briefing: Railways opportunities in Austria Major events and activities Next steps - how UKTI can help For details of events related to this country or sector, use the events search on the UKTI British companies wishing to develop their website or register to receive regular updates. business in the Austrian market are advised to New export events are added daily. undertake as much market research and planning as possible in the UK. UKTI?s team in UKTI?s Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) Estonia, with its wide local knowledge and provides grant support for eligible Small & experience, can provide a range of services to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to attend British-based companies wishing to grow their trade shows overseas. business in global markets. This can include: ? Provision of market information UKTI contacts ? Validated lists of agents/distributors ? Key market players or potential Miles Fisher customers in the Romanian market Senior Trade Officer ? Establishment of interest of such British Embassy contacts in working with you Jauresgasse 12 ? Arranging appointments A 1030 Vienna ? Organise seminars or other events for Austria you to meet contacts and promote your Tel: +43 1 71613 6243 company in the local market Email: miles.fisher@fco.gov.uk This work is available via our Overseas Market Verena Wasenegger Introduction Service (OMIS), a chargeable Trade Officer service which assists British-based companies British Embassy wishing to enter or expand their business in Jauresgasse 12 overseas markets. A 1030 Vienna Austria To find out more about commissioning this Tel: +43 1 71613 6253 work, or accessing other UKTI services and Email: verena.wasenegger@fco.gov.uk specialist advice, contact your local UKTI office. UK Trade & Investment Sector briefing: Railways opportunities in Austria Next steps - how UKTI can help ? Arranging appointments British companies wishing to develop their ? Organise seminars or other events for business in the Austrian market are advised to you to meet contacts and promote your undertake as much market research and company in the local market planning as possible in the UK. UKTI?s team in Estonia, with its wide local knowledge and This work is available via our Overseas Market experience, can provide a range of services to Introduction Service (OMIS), a chargeable British-based companies wishing to grow their service which assists British-based companies business in global markets. wishing to enter or expand their business in overseas markets. This can include: ? Provision of market information To find out more about commissioning this ? Validated lists of agents/distributors work, or accessing other UKTI services and ? 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