ÖBB has begun preparatory works at Innsbruck Main Station and the adjoining freight facilities, following a fundamental agreement reached around a month ago with the Province of Tyrol and the City of Innsbruck on the planning and construction of a new district connection in the heart of the Tyrolean capital.
Although planning for the construction schedule and further project details is still in its early stages, ÖBB currently expects the main construction works to be completed by the mid-2030s.
As part of the forthcoming large-scale redevelopment of the stations, ÖBB will also construct a new pedestrian and cycle underpass. In the coming years, this tunnel will connect Heiliggeiststraße in Wilten with Anzengruberstraße in Pradl. Even at the design stage, particular attention is being paid to both functionality and an attractive architectural appearance.
Before the new underpass, tracks and platforms can be built, ÖBB must first create the necessary space. On the so-called “central island” between the main and freight stations, there are currently loading tracks, operational buildings and storage facilities. The entire site is outdated and will be cleared by the end of 2026.
The first step will involve removing the loading ramps at the northern end of the station. This area will subsequently serve as a storage and handling zone for construction materials during the next project phases. Office containers required for operational management will also be installed within the limited available space.
It remains essential that all station operations — including any rail replacement services — continue to function smoothly at western Austria’s largest mobility hub throughout the construction period.
Only once the demolition works have been completed will space become available for the construction of new station tracks and the widening of existing platforms. Given the increasing demand in both regional and long-distance passenger services, the project also includes the construction of an additional platform with two edges.
Between October 2025 and the end of 2026, ÖBB will carry out demolition works involving the removal of 2,000 m² of loading ramps, the dismantling of 11,100 m² of building space, and the removal of 700 linear metres of track along with one set of points.
The commissioning of the Brenner Base Tunnel, the growing spatial requirements resulting from the strong rise in public transport demand, and the condition of the existing track infrastructure — now nearing the end of its technical service life — are the key factors driving the planned redevelopment of Innsbruck Main Station and the adjacent freight facilities.
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