Czech railway company is planning a new connection to Vienna!

Czech railway company is planning a new connection to Vienna!

In the world of train trips, something is happening! The Czech company Leo Express is thinking about a new connection to Vienna, and this could be exciting for many travelers. According to Meinverzirk All necessary deadlines have already been submitted to the regulatory authority. Vienna, as a central junction in the Central Europe rail network, will now get a connection to Leo Express.

The earliest start of operation could be on December 13, 2026, depending on the availability of the capacities. Leo Express has submitted two route proposals to the rail control. These provide for a connection from Prague via České Budějovice, Gmünd, Vienna to Bratislava and from Prague via Třeboň, Gmünd, Vienna to Bratislava. Several stations are to be served in Vienna, including Heiligenstadt, Ottakring, Meidling, Hauptbahnhof and Grillgasse.

The concept of Leo Express

Currently, the Czech railroaders are planning at least two connections per day and direction, both in the morning and in the afternoon. The trains are said to consist of six first and second class passenger cars and are drawn by Siemens Vectron Traveler in the 193 series. However, it should be noted that Leo Express is currently still in the analysis phase and that a final decision is made about the capacity offer after completing these analyzes.

Since its foundation in 2012, Leo Express has established itself as a private company and extended its offer to neighboring countries. According to the information from Renfe acquired 50 % from Leo Express, which has an access to resources and licenses in Germany. This strengthens Leo Express's efforts to gain a foothold in the European Rail Community.

A trend in rail transport

Fortunately, rail passenger traffic is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. In 2023, the figures of the railway travelers sank not only compared to previous years, but also to record levels. A total of 429 billion personal kilometers were reached in the EU, which corresponds to an increase of 11.2 % compared to 2022, so the Eurostat . Germany and France in particular contributed with their large number of passengers to continue its upward trend.

With the possible new connection from Leo Express to Vienna, not only a new player could get into the Austrian railway market, but also enrich the travel experience for many passengers. It continues to wait and see what the coming months bring - however, it is clear that there is a lot of movement in the world of rail trips.