Friday, 21 November 2025 | 08:45 - 15:00
EXCURSION - RAIL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND HIGH-TECH FUTURE COMMUNICATION (FRMCS)
Workshop ÖBB Meeting Point:
08:45 hrs
WKÖ, C1, Room 1, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63, 1040 Vienna
Please wear solid/secure shoes and NO high heels or pumps.
Keep your Badge from 20.11.2025 for entrance.
The program begins with a workshop hosted by ÖBB at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, offering insights into innovative projects and future developments, with a special focus on automatic coupling systems. Participants will then visit Plasser & Theurer in Purkersdorf—a world leader in predictive track maintenance technology. The excursion concludes at Frequentis, where participants will explore advanced public-transport communication solutions, including dispatcher-terminal positions, systems for operations communication, and incident and crisis management. They will also learn about cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of railway communication, such as FRMCS, MCX, and AI/IoT integration. The excursion offers hands-on insights current innovations shaping the future of the rail sector.
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ÖBB Workshop
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Plasser & Theurer
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Frequentis (focusing on Future Rail Communication Systems & Public Transport)
Afterwards: Take time and visit the Christmas Market "Karlsplatz"