58th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition

The Vienna Climatic Wind Tunnel is a worldwide unique facility operated by Rail Tec Arsenal and located in Vienna Floridsdorf. This 65 million euro high-tech research and testing centre can create all weather conditions - from arctic coldness (-50°C) to tropical thunder storms (+60°C) and wind speeds up to 300 kph - which allows for a wide range of tests. Rail vehicles, buses and trucks from all over the world use this wind tunnel to verify and improve passenger comfort and safety.

Maximum number of participants: 60 - FULLY BOOKED

The Siemens Transportation Systems (STS) plant in Vienna is a major cornerstone in the ‘Mobility’ Division of the Siemens Sector Industry with over 150 years’ experience. At the STS Vienna location some 1,200 employees design and manufacture metro vehicles, tramcars and passenger coaches for customers around the globe.
Rail vehicles of stainless steel or of large-profile aluminium construction are manufactured applying state-of-the-art production technologies such as high-performance welding robots. The final assembly shop with an area of almost 14,000 m² has seven separate assembly modules where vehicles are assembled simultaneously. Up to four vehicles can be manufactured in parallel on each
module. As a result, some 400 vehicles can be completed and delivered per year.
 
Maximum number of participants: 150 - FULLY BOOKED

The Wiener Linien subway control centre (opened in May 2006) is one of the most modern in the world. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art control technology and highly integrated operating interfaces. It is responsible not only for the operating systems but also for regulating the energy supply of the entire subway network. Future oriented, it is foreseen that the centre will regulate the Viennese subway, including planned expansions, until approximately 2050. Located in the Erdberg subway depot, the control centre occupies the top level of a tower, offering to its employees the highest protection standards and ergonomic working stations.

Maximum number of participants: 150

The central railway control centre in Wiener Neudorf regulates six regional control towers and is responsible for the supervision of the entire rail operations system of the Vienna regional railway network, as well as passenger information services. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art control centre technology and has been in operation since 2007.

During the summer, the reduced water level of the Danube canal makes the use of normal passenger ships hazardous. The Central Danube Region has chosen an alternative, innovative ship design developed by the Norwegian ship builder Båtservice Mandal. This ultra-light aluminium catamaran with a pump jet propulsion system was especially designed for passenger service between Vienna and Bratislava. Travelling at high-speed (up to 60 km/h), the Twin City Liner offers the highest standards of comfort including full air-conditioning, comfortable first-class seats, picture windows, a panorama deck and a snack bar.

Bombardier’s new factory in Vienna has been in operation since November 2007, and is Europe’s most modern facility for the manufacturing of rolling stock for trams and urban rail applications.

The ÖBB Maintenance Centre in Simmering is mainly responsible for the maintenance, service and repair of rolling stock. A tour of the workshop demonstrates the high-quality services provided by ÖBB. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of services, from equipping the interior of a train car all the way to the partial manufacturing of individual parts.

Maximum number of participants: 360

This tour will provide participants with information on the vehicle fleet: low-floor buses, tour and transit buses as well as accessibility for the disabled. The tour will include a visit to the dispatch centre (scheduling and dispatching of drivers and buses). And a tour of the workshop areas.

Maximum number of participants: 150

This city tour includes examples of successful urban planning measures that have taken the needs and requirements of public transport into account.

Unlimited number of participants