# #PublicTransport in the news

October 14, 2026 at 01:54 PM

> Carinthia to Launch Free Public Transport for Tourists · ÖBB Launches 2027 Timetable and New Train Routes · Vienna U1 Subway Fire Caused by Maintenance Failure

[Carinthia to Launch Free Public Transport for Tourists](<https://austriareport.com/article/carinthia-to-launch-free-public-transport-for-tourists-d8e249c3>)
*October 14, 2026 at 01:54 PM* - Starting November 1, Carinthia will offer visitors free statewide public transport funded by a new residence tax of 4.50 euros per night.

[ÖBB Launches 2027 Timetable and New Train Routes](<https://austriareport.com/article/obb-launches-2027-timetable-and-new-train-routes-1c05246b>)
*October 14, 2026 at 08:47 AM* - ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä announces expanded domestic and international rail services alongside a 6.1 billion Euro investment in new trains.

[Vienna U1 Subway Fire Caused by Maintenance Failure](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-u1-subway-fire-caused-by-maintenance-failure-33bfc7b0>)
*October 8, 2026 at 08:35 PM* - An official report reveals an insulation defect and missed maintenance led to a 2024 subway fire in Vienna causing millions in damages.

[Vienna Public Transport Fares to Rise in 2027](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-public-transport-fares-to-rise-in-2027-c4125cdd>)
*October 2, 2026 at 02:21 PM* - Wiener Linien announces annual inflation-based price adjustments for public transit tickets starting in 2027 following a 3.2% CPI rise.