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The Future of Rail 2027: Strategies and Synergies

09. Mar 2027 8:30 - 12. Mar 2027 14:00
25th Vienna Railway Colloquium, , 9–10 March 2027 Vienna Technical Museum , Smart Rail Enquete 27, , 10–12 March 2027 Austria Trend Hotel Bosei

The event ‘1 + 1 = 3’

The “Vienna Railway Colloquium” – a long-established event featuring presentations at top-management level, high-calibre discussions and excellent networking opportunities – and the “Smart Rail Enquete” with its specialist presentations, top-class excursions and a panel discussion featuring prominent speakers – traditionally take place in Vienna in March.

2027 is a very special year: the Vienna Railway Colloquium is celebrating its 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century, it has been bringing together leading decision-makers from the industry and playing a key role in shaping the strategic discourse on the future of rail.

Combining two successful stand-alone events into a powerful partnership was therefore a natural step. ÖVG and CANCOM Austria AG are pooling their expertise and networks, making it possible for the first time to book the Vienna Railway Colloquium and the Smart Rail Enquete together – for even greater depth of content, a diversity of perspectives and networking at the highest level.

Look forward to a first-of-its-kind four-day specialist event focusing on infrastructure, operations, digitalisation and communication. Experience the intensive exchange between network operators, transport companies and universities, as well as industry, planning and technology – practical, solution-oriented and forward-looking.
Make the most of this special anniversary edition as a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Forge valuable contacts, discover new approaches and actively position your organisation within the rail sector’s transformation process.

Look forward to an outstanding event for the rail industry in the DACH region – marking 25 years of the Vienna Railway Colloquium – and make a note of the dates now: 9 to 12 March 2027.

Programme 2027

The focus will be on the following thematic areas:

Vienna Railway Colloquium:

  • Infrastructure
  • Rolling stock
  • Automation
  • Technological developments
  • International axes

Smart Rail Enquiry:

  • Infrastructure and Operations
  • Resilience & Security
  • Telecommunications/FRMCS


Joint panel discussion: ‘Future technologies: balancing opportunities and security’

The programme of talks will be complemented by a high-profile panel discussion on Wednesday 10 March 2027 at around 3 pm at the Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, an attractive supporting programme and networking opportunities, as well as exhibitors from the industry. Refreshments will also be provided.

The programme is not yet finalised. Details will be published here shortly.

Full programme to follow!

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Speakers

The planning is not yet fully finalised, but as in previous years, you can look forward to a line-up of top-class speakers. Please check back regularly for updates or sign up to the email mailing list so you don’t miss any news. You can also sign up for the ÖVG newsletter.

Exhibitors

The event will be complemented by interesting exhibitors from the ‘railway’ sector. The stands provide a great opportunity to chat during the networking breaks.

Further exhibitors will be announced.

Supporting programme

Secure your place for exclusive insights and networking opportunities. You can select your participation in the supporting programme directly when purchasing your ticket. Participation is included in the ticket price. A dedicated shuttle bus will be provided to take you to and from the venues, departing from the conference venue.

  • Wed, 10 March 2027: ÖBB Technische Services GmbH

    Take an exclusive look behind the scenes. Experience first-hand the maintenance, modernisation, further development and assembly of the very latest Railjet trainsets!

    Unbenannt (3)
  • Thu, 11 March 2027: Wiener Linien Underground Control Centre

    Gain exclusive insights into the control and monitoring systems of the Vienna Underground and experience first-hand how state-of-the-art technology ensures smooth operations.


    A look inside the Vienna Metro control centre

Tickets 2027

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Venues & Accommodation

Vienna Railway Colloquium

The Vienna Railway Colloquium takes place at the Vienna Technical Museum.

Address: Mariahilfer Str. 212, 1140 Vienna

For accommodation, we recommend the Doubletree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn, which is situated in the immediate vicinity of the Vienna Technical Museum.

Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the ticket price! Accommodation costs will be settled directly with the hotel.

Smart Rail Enquiry

The event takes place in the heart of the countryside – at the Hotel Bosei – in the Wienerberg recreational area. Despite its peaceful setting, Vienna’s city centre is just a few minutes’ journey away by public transport.

From a round on the adjacent golf course to an evening drink on the terrace – you’ve never experienced a specialist conference quite so comfortably.

Address: Gutheil-Schoder-Gasse 7b, 1100 Vienna

Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the ticket price! Accommodation costs will be settled directly with the hotel.

Media

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Smart Rail Enquete 2025

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Vienna Railway Colloquia

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