Donawitz, Austria — [Date] — voestalpine Railway Systems, the global leader in complete rail infrastructure solutions, has played a central role in delivering Austria’s new Koralmbahn high-speed railway, which begins full operation in December. The company supplied the entire rail line—including the new 33-kilometer Koralm Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel ever built in Austria.
As part of this milestone project, voestalpine provided:
- 290 kilometers of ultra-long premium rails
- 235 high-tech turnout systems
- Advanced locking and digital monitoring technologies
Ultra-Long Rails and Turnouts “Made in Austria”
The 120-meter rails, produced at voestalpine’s state-of-the-art rolling mill in Donawitz, are designed for speeds of up to 250 km/h. These rails offer long service life, greater performance, and lower maintenance costs.
The turnout systems and monitoring technologies were developed and manufactured in Styria at the Zeltweg facility, with additional turnout production at Weichenwerk Wörth, a joint venture between voestalpine Railway Systems and ÖBB.
Digital Monitoring for Safe and Efficient Operations
voestalpine’s digital systems will provide continuous monitoring of the new line’s infrastructure, enabling:
- real-time condition tracking,
- predictive maintenance, and
- enhanced safety for long-term operations.
A Trusted Partner for Global Rail Projects
Beyond Austria, voestalpine Railway Systems is a key supplier for large-scale rail projects worldwide. Its customers include leading railway operators in Europe, the Middle East, and North America. The company has also delivered infrastructure for major landmarks, such as the Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland.
In the 2024/25 business year, voestalpine Railway Systems recorded EUR 2.2 billion in revenue and employed 8,400 people, including 1,300 in Austria.
About the Metal Engineering Division
The Metal Engineering Division of the voestalpine Group is the global market leader for:
- railway infrastructure systems,
- diagnostics and monitoring solutions,
- maintenance software,
- high-quality wire,
- advanced welding solutions, and
- seamless tubes.
In 2024/25, the division generated EUR 4.2 billion in revenue and employed around 15,100 people globally.
About voestalpine Group
voestalpine is a world-leading steel and technology company with 500 locations in more than 50 countries. It supplies premium products and solutions to the automotive, machinery, aerospace, energy, and railway sectors. The group is advancing low-carbon steel production through its greentec steel program.
For the 2024/25 business year, voestalpine generated EUR 15.7 billion in revenue and employed 49,700 people worldwide.
