After endlessly long depressive hours on Bavarian routes, I thought to myself, what is actually more beautiful than Bavaria. There, it occurred to me that it is Eastern Europe, and I had to think directly of the Marchegger Line Why this route? It offers: Eastern European Atmosphere Railjet Route Beautiful Landscapes A New Country New Safety Systems Technical Details and Route Overview: Length: Approximately 65 kilometers Route: From Bratislava hlavná stanica (Main Station) in Slovakia, crossing the border at Kittsee and continuing to Vienna Hauptbahnhof in Austria. Electrification: Slovakia: 25 HZ 50 HZ AC Austria: 15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC Operated by dual-system locomotives like the Vectron and Taurus. Train Types: Long-distance services (Intercity, Railjet) Regional trains for commuters and local services Safety and Train Protection Systems: ETCS (European Train Control System): Active on certain sections, providing interoperability and safety across Europe. PZB (Inductive Train Protection System): Widely used in Austria alongside ETCS for speed and signal monitoring. MIREL: A Slovak safety system responsible for speed and train monitoring within Slovakia. Key Stations and Stops: Bratislava hlavná stanica (Main Station): Starting point in Slovakia and the largest station in Bratislava. Kittsee: Border station on the Austrian-Slovak border. Vienna Hauptbahnhof: Primary destination in Austria, the largest station in Vienna, and a key hub for national and international connections. Rolling Stock: Vectron (Class 193) and Taurus (182 DB /ÖBB 1116): Suitable for cross-border operations, supporting both electrical systems. Railjet Trains: Modern and comfortable ÖBB trains operating regularly on this route. Regional Trains: Serving local commuters and travelers alongside long-distance services. Special Features: Cross-Border Traffic: This route serves as a vital rail connection between two EU capitals, part of the TEN-T network, emphasizing its importance in European infrastructure. Speed Profiles: Higher speeds allowed on the Austrian segment, while the Slovak side maintains more moderate speeds. Scenic Landscape: The line traverses the flat landscapes along the Morava River, with views of nature reserves and villages. Additional Rolling Stock Information: CD Intercity Coaches: Company: Ceské dráhy (ED), the Czech State Railways Type: Modern high-capacity and compartment coaches for international long-distance travel Equipment: 1st and 2nd Class seating • Scenic Landscape: The line traverses the flat landscapes along the Morava River, with views of nature reserves and villages. Additional Rolling Stock Information: CD Intercity Coaches: Company: Ceské dráhy (ED), the Czech State Railways Type: Modern high-capacity and compartment coaches for international long-distance travel Equipment: 1st and 2nd Class seating Area of Application: These coaches operate on cross-border routes and are ideal for sections between Bratislava and Vienna on international trains. https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inlandsreisezugwagen_der_ÖBB https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marchegger_Ostbahn https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-rex8-Wien-3901-3750787-113552618-1 https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ÖBB_2016
The ÖBB Double Decker coaches DO NOT operate on this line, only till Marchegg. The ÖBB Intercity, CD Intercity, and RegioJet do not operate on this route at all. Even to Petrzalka. The ZSSK Double Decker EMUs by Stadler are only used in Slovakia and only go from Bratislava, they do not go into Austria. The only proper trains that go past the Marchegger Viaduct is the 2016 with the single deck CityShuttle coaches (ÖBB 80-73 + 21-73) I can see you probably changed around the Ostbahn to Petrzalka via Kitsee and the Marchegger Ostbahn to Bratislava via Marchegg, they are 2 very different lines.
