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Semmering Base Tunnel

Railway tunnel·Semmering

Tunnelling complete; trains from 2030

About Semmering Base Tunnel

ÖBB-Infrastruktur reports that tunnelling of the Semmering Base Tunnel is complete and that the first trains will run in 2030. The historic Semmering Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stays in use.

Why it's on our list

  • Faster Vienna–Graz

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Semmering Base Tunnel before you go.

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