Modern facilities, more space
The first new, modern Siemens Desiro ML local trains entered service with the 2022/2023 schedule change. The new trains run in Vorarlberg’s three-border region between Schruns and Lindau (DE), as well as from Bregenz and Dornbirn to St. Margrethen (CH).
The following plan (in German) shows where the bicycle compartment is located on the train:
Easily board and disembark with your bicycle
Modern local trains have been fitted with dedicated bicycle compartments for the first time in Austria (see video below, in German). Passengers board the train with their bicycle at one door, place the rear wheel of the bicycle into specially designed clamps and, once they have reached their destination, disembark with their bicycle using the other door. There is only one bicycle per fixing. This new system helps keep things easy to manage and reduces stress when disembarking.
Different configuration depending on the season
The new generation of local trains can be adapted to respond to the demands of the different seasons: The four-carriage trains are equipped with more seats and ski storage units during the winter, while in the summer the low-floor section of the middle carriage is converted into a bicycle compartment capable of holding up to 39 bicycles.
The following video (in German) shows, how to use the bicycle compartments on the train:
Modern design and year-round features
- Step-free boarding
- Air-conditioning system for a pleasant environment in the train
- Adjustable, ergonomically designed seats with sufficient leg room
- Space for 39 bicycles in summer, 16 in winter
- 286 seats in winter, 288 in summer
- Seat reading light and plug sockets, and combined plug sockets including USB between the seats in the raised floor section at the ends of each carriage.
- Large tables for groups with seats facing each other.
- Folding laptop tables and footrests for seat rows
- Information screens with a modern passenger information system
- Wi-Fi and ÖBB Railnet regio OnBoard portal
- Top speed of 160 km/h
- Space for pushchairs in each entrance area
- Two wheelchair areas at the end of each train
- Ample storage space for luggage
- Two toilets, one with disabled access
- Changing table in the toilet with disabled access