Financing of Neusiedler Seebahn GmbH (9th MIP) according to the Private Railway Act 2004

The financing of Neusiedler Seebahn GmbH within the framework of the Medium-Term Investment Program 2021–2025 represents a joint commitment by the federal government and the state of Burgenland, aimed at the comprehensive modernization and capacity expansion of a regionally significant rail infrastructure. The objective is to ensure a modern and efficient rail transport system that meets future requirements as well as relevant safety and employee protection regulations. At the same time, transport performance is sustainably improved from an infrastructural perspective, and operational safety is brought up to the state of the art. This program thus makes a significant contribution to enhancing the attractiveness of regional passenger and freight transport and to the continuation of Austrian transport policy.

Funding is provided to companies in the railway infrastructure sector, particularly operators of private railways such as Neusiedler Seebahn GmbH, which implement investments for modernization and expansion. The funding is granted in the form of a grant totaling €5,576,000 with a project duration of up to 48 months. A prerequisite is the submission of a request letter by the railway infrastructure company as well as the timely submission of interim and final reports including payment and cost evidence. The application deadline is December 31, 2026, and the project start is generally possible from January 1, 2021.