Limitless on the road: Tyrolean buses now visible in German local transport!

Limitless on the road: Tyrolean buses now visible in German local transport!

Tirol, Österreich - For a few days now there has been a lot has happened in local public transport between Austria and Germany. Bus lines from Tyrol are now visible in the German timetable information systems. This is a gratifying development for everyone who is traveling across borders because it makes mobility extremely facilitating. Bus passengers from Germany can now easily access Austrian bus connections, which makes traveling to neighboring countries even easier. Merkur reports that this new system also transmits construction site lines and alternative bus connections.

Cooperation across borders

The new visibility of the Tyrolean bus lines is the result of a successful initiative from the Allgäu. A European -funded project between the district of Oberallgäu and the Tyrol Transport Association has enabled integration. The biggest challenge was to make timetable over the borders accessible. So far, every European country has had its own platform for the exchange of timetable data. While the integration of train connections has been working for years, bus traffic remained unaffected for a long time.

A concrete example is the buses from the Tannheimer Tal, which were not previously visible in German systems. The Bavarian Railway Society and the European Timetable Center of Deutsche Bahn were also involved in this project. First of all, bus lines from Tyrol are integrated, but there is hope that other regions such as Vorarlberg and Salzburg will also follow. This initiative clearly shows that cross -border cooperation in local public transport is not only possible, but also necessary.

An example of Europe

This project could serve as a model for other European border regions. With its transport policy, the EU is committed to promoting a modern infrastructure network that supports quick and safe travel. A special focus is on creating environmentally friendly and digital solutions in order to reduce traffic overload and increase sustainability. European Union emphasizes how important the transport sector is for European integration, whereby it contributes to the gross value added of the EU.

The visibility of the Tyrolean bus lines in German systems is a clear sign that cooperation across national borders can lead to improved mobility. The integration of timetable data is a crucial step that can ultimately also contribute to reducing emissions because it makes public transport more attractive. However, bus passengers should note that a valid ID must be carried when crossing international borders.