Stadler and ÖBB unveil KISS double-deck trains for Vienna-Salzburg route
The trains are expected to enter service at the end of 2026.
Stadler and Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have unveiled the new KISS double-deck trains to support long-distance travel on the Western railway between Vienna and Salzburg.
The fleet of 14 six-car trains will be introduced in stages and will operate at speeds of up to 200km/h.
The trains, expected to enter service at the end of 2026, offer advancements in comfort and accessibility.
With 486 seats per train, the KISS double-deck trains provide a 20% increase in seating capacity over the current rolling stock.
Furthermore, passengers will benefit from wide, barrier-free doors for rapid boarding and alighting.
Low-floor entrance areas ensure that those with limited mobility, as well as travellers with heavy luggage, bicycles, or pushchairs, can enjoy barrier-free travel.
