Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG

What Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG does

Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG is a state-owned public transport infrastructure company headquartered in Linz, Austria, founded on April 18, 2013, as a subsidiary of OÖ Verkehrsholding GmbH within the OÖ Landesholding group. The company plans, constructs, and operates rail infrastructure, bus terminals, and intermodal mobility hubs for the State of Upper Austria, with the explicit mandate of advancing climate-friendly regional mobility. Its asset base includes the StadtRegioTram Traun (operational since 2016), Busterminal Ried (2019), Busterminal Linz (renovated 2025, handling ~500 buses and ~6,000 passengers daily), the Aschacherbahn (acquired January 2024, ~20.5 km), three P+R facilities totaling 438 parking spaces, and the in-development Regional-Stadtbahn Linz tram-train system targeted for 2027 launch. Associated rail footprint is approximately 3,978 km of track with 67 operational connections. Specialized technical components include Kasseler Sonderboards barrier-free boarding systems, digital passenger information terminals with Braille and text-to-speech, colour-coded wayfinding, and trimodal infrastructure at Aschach connecting rail, road, and Danube waterway.

The company operates under a public-procurement business model: revenue is derived primarily from government infrastructure contracts funded by the State of Upper Austria, municipalities, MIP (Mittelfristiges Investitionsprogramm für Privatbahnen) funds, state budgets, and ASFINAG contributions, supplemented by regulated rail network access charges (Schienennetz-Nutzungsbedingungen / SNNB), bicycle-box rentals (€60/6 months, €100/year), and free-but-ticketed P+R operations. The company holds railway concessions (StadtRegioTram Traun 2013, Regional-Stadtbahn Linz 2025) and works under core strategic alliances with OÖ Verkehrsverbund (OÖVV) for network coordination, ÖBB for railway connections, ASFINAG for motorway-adjacent P+R co-financing, LINZ AG LINIEN for tram integration, Stern & Hafferl for regional rail operations, and Stadler Group for TramTrain vehicle supply. Customer-facing distribution channels include direct physical access at terminals, regulated network access for railway undertakings, and contact-based bicycle box rental. Marketing is conducted via project exhibitions, press releases, an ombudsman office, and the corporate website rather than commercial channels.

Name

Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG

Legal name

Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://schiene-ooe.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG is a state-owned public transport infrastructure company in Upper Austria, planning, building, and operating rail lines, bus terminals, and intermodal mobility hubs on behalf of the regional government, with major projects including the Regional-Stadtbahn Linz and the Aschacherbahn.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transport Infrastructure

NAICS

Rail Transportation (48211), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Stations & Rail-Adjacent Infrastructure Interfaces (Platforms, Access, Depot Connections) (TLAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF), Open-Access Intercity Rail Operators (Private) (THAIAAAB)

Keywords

• Public transport infrastructure
• Railway infrastructure services
• Bus terminal operations
• Park and ride facilities
• Rail network access

Headquarters

HQ city

Linz

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Infrastructure Contracts: Primary revenue from planning, constructing, and operating public transport infrastructure commissioned and funded by the State of Upper Austria, municipalities, and federal government. Projects are financed through MIP funds (Mittelfristiges Investitionsprogramm für Privatbahnen), state budgets, and ASFINAG contributions.
2. Infrastructure Network Access Fees: Revenue from railway network access charges regulated through Schienennetz-Nutzungsbedingungen (SNNB) documents, enabling railway undertaking access to the company's rail infrastructure.
3. Bicycle Box Rentals: Rental fees from bicycle storage boxes at public transport stations. Tariffs: €60 for first six months, €10 per additional month, €100 annual special rate. Plus €25 key deposit.
4. Park & Ride Operations: Revenue from P+R facility operations, though many facilities offer free parking with valid public transport tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schiene OÖ plans, builds, modernises, and operates public transport infrastructure in Upper Austria, including railway lines, bus terminals, and Park & Ride facilities. The company provides railway undertakings with non-discriminatory access to the regional rail network through its Service- und Koordinierungsnetz Niederösterreich Bahnservice (SNNB) framework, and develops new tram and regional rail connections for the State of Upper Austria.

Product overview

Schiene OÖ GmbH & Co KG is a transport infrastructure operator for Upper Austria, providing a portfolio of rail infrastructure, bus terminals, and multimodal mobility hubs. The core offering consists of Schieneninfrastruktur (rail infrastructure planning, construction, and operation) supporting major projects like the Regional-Stadtbahn Linz tram-train system and managing existing lines such as the Aschacherbahn and StadtRegioTram Traun. Complementary services include Busterminal Linz and Busterminal Ried (regional bus terminals with digital passenger information), Park & Ride facilities at key transit nodes, and Fahrradboxen bicycle storage with E-bike charging. The company also publishes Schienennetz-Nutzungsbedingungen (SNNB) as regulatory documentation for rail network access. All offerings are focused on physical infrastructure for climate-friendly public transport rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Schieneninfrastruktur (Rail Infrastructure) Core infrastructure offering covering the planning, construction, modernisation, and operation of railway lines, tracks, and stations within the State of Upper Austria, made available to licensed railway undertakings on a non-discriminatory basis.
• StadtRegioTram Traun New tram line connecting the district capital of St. Florian bei Linz through Traun to the Remise Kleinmünchen in Linz, providing fast regional tram service across the Linz metropolitan area.
• Regional-Stadtbahn Linz Planned tram-train (Stadtbahn) system for Linz and surrounding region featuring new low-floor vehicles from Stadler, intended to link regional and urban rail services.
• Aschacherbahn Railway line and associated infrastructure connecting Aschach an der Donau to the broader regional rail network; operated by Stern & Hafferl Verkehrsgesellschaft on the company's infrastructure.
• Busterminal Linz Modern, barrier-free central bus terminal in Linz featuring digital passenger information systems, tactile guidance, and Kasseler Sonderboards for level boarding, serving regional and international coach services.
• Busterminal Ried im Innkreis Barrier-free bus terminal facility in Ried im Innkreis offering colour-coded wayfinding, covered waiting areas, and accessible boarding for regional and inter-city bus services.
• Park & Ride Anlagen (P+R / P+D) Network of Park & Ride and Park & Drive facilities across Upper Austria providing commuter parking linked to rail and bus stations, free of charge for holders of valid public transport tickets.
• Fahrradboxen (Bicycle Boxes) Secure, weather-protected bicycle storage boxes at railway stations available to commuters and cyclists on an annual subscription basis.
• Bahnhof Eferding Modernisierung Planned modernisation of Eferding railway station including barrier-free access, new platform configuration, integrated bus interchange, and a Park & Ride facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~20% increase in public transport usage on corridors with new infrastructure (StadtRegioTram Traun significantly increased ridership compared to former bus service)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• PORR Bau GmbHmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 May 2025Construction general contractor for Busterminal Linz renovation project (May-October 2025, €5.3 million project). Executed comprehensive renovation including bus stand repositioning, surface rehabilitation, and new passenger information systems.
• DLP Systemlösungen GesbRmajorTechnology or Integration · 5 May 2025IT and passenger information systems contractor for Busterminal Linz project, part of a consortium delivering electronic equipment and passenger information infrastructure.
• Schimetta Consulting ZT GmbH & BHM Ingenieure LinzmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 May 2025Construction supervision consortium for Busterminal Linz renovation, responsible for on-site construction oversight and quality control.
• OÖ Verkehrsverbund (OÖVV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary coordination partner for regional public transport network planning and operations. Under the OÖ Verkehrsholding umbrella, Schiene OÖ works closely with OÖVV on infrastructure projects, service planning, and passenger information systems. The partnership enables integrated public transport network development across Upper Austria.
• ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor railway partner with infrastructure crossings and connections at multiple locations. ÖBB infrastructure is connected to Schiene OÖ lines (e.g., Aschacherbahn connects to Wels-Passau line). ÖBB operates passenger services on or connecting to company infrastructure.
• ASFINAGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal motorway and expressway operator co-financing P+R facilities near motorway connections (e.g., Freistadt Süd P+R near S10). Enables seamless car-to-public-transport modal shift at key mobility points.
• StadtLinie Linz AG (LINZ AG LINIEN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal public transport operator for Linz. Schiene OÖ coordinates with LINZ AG for tram/streetcar integration with rail infrastructure, particularly for the StadtRegioTram Traun extension and Regional-Stadtbahn Linz project.
• Stern & Hafferl VerkehrsgesellschaftmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional railway operator managing the Linzer Lokalbahn (LILO) which connects with Schiene OÖ infrastructure at Eferding station. Key partner for regional rail network integration and future Regional-Stadtbahn development.
• Stadler GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrain manufacturer contracted for TramTrain vehicles for the Regional-Stadtbahn Linz project. First vehicles presented at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin. Production facility visit by Infrastructure and Mobility Committee in Valencia, May 2025. Vehicles expected in service by 2027.
• SAXINGER Rechtsanwalts GmbHminorOthersExternal data protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) providing GDPR compliance advisory services for the company.
• Municipalities of Upper AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious municipalities (Linz, Ried, Freistadt, Traun, Eferding, Aschach, and Mühlviertler communities) partner on project financing and local infrastructure development. Municipalities co-finance P+R facilities and contribute land and local coordination.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB InfraGO AG: German national rail infrastructure operator (the German equivalent of ÖBB-Infrastruktur). Comparable as a large, state-owned rail-infrastructure operator with regulated network access and a similar mandate to plan, build, and operate regional rail assets.
• Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG: Vienna's municipal public transport operator running U-Bahn, tram, and bus networks. Comparable as a large Austrian public-sector mobility operator with integrated planning, infrastructure, and operations, though in a much larger urban context.
• ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG: Austrian Federal Railways' infrastructure arm, the dominant owner and operator of the national rail network. Comparable as the principal rail-infrastructure peer within Austria and a direct coordination partner for Schiene OÖ's interconnecting lines.
• Salzburg AG für Energie, Verkehr und Telekommunikation: Multi-utility operator that runs regional rail and bus services (Salzburger Lokalbahn) in the State of Salzburg. Comparable as a regional, state-linked public transport and infrastructure operator in Austria with a similar planning-build-operate mandate.
• SBB Infrastruktur (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen): Swiss national rail infrastructure operator. Comparable as a state-owned rail-infrastructure peer with strong public-service mandate, regulated network access, and integrated tram-train/regional rail operations in a neighboring German-speaking market.

Regional players

• Verkehrsverbund Tirol (VVT): Tyrol's regional public transport coordination authority. Comparable as a regional public-sector body coordinating transit network planning and infrastructure development with state funding, although not a direct overlapping operator in Upper Austria.
• Holding Graz - Kommunale Dienstleistungen GmbH (Graz Linien): Municipal public transport operator in Graz (tram, bus, Schlossbergbahn). Comparable as an Austrian municipally-owned rail and bus infrastructure operator in a single city-region, analogous to Schiene OÖ's regional Upper Austria mandate.
• Stadtwerke Klagenfurt AG (Klagenfurt Mobil): Municipal utility and public transport operator in Klagenfurt, Austria. Comparable as a regional state/municipally-linked operator delivering tram and bus infrastructure in a defined Austrian region.

Direct peers

• Niederösterreichische Verkehrsorganisationsgesellschaft (NÖVOG): State-owned rail infrastructure and operator in Lower Austria, structurally the closest direct peer to Schiene OÖ: regional state-owned entity planning, building, and operating regional rail and tram-train infrastructure, with similar federal-coordination dependencies.
• Stern & Hafferl Verkehrsgesellschaft: Regional railway operator running Linzer Lokalbahn and other regional lines in Upper Austria. Comparable as a regional rail operator that integrates with Schiene OÖ infrastructure at Eferding and is a key partner for future Regional-Stadtbahn development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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