Stadler and ÖBB presented new railjet KISS

On 25 June 2025 in Wien, ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä, Stadler Chairman of the Board Peter Spuhler and Austrian Federal Minister Peter Hanke presented 4706 103, one of the new railjet double-deck EMUs. Following the presentation, guests were able to view the interior for the first time.

Andreas Matthä, ÖBB CEO, said: "With the railjet double-decker, we are presenting a completely new and special vehicle. At ÖBB, we have already been using double-deck trains in local transport for many years and are setting another milestone in modern rail transport with the new double-deck long-distance train. Starting at the end of 2026, the KISSes will be running on the Westbahn, which will significantly increase capacity for our customers."

The 14 six-car KISSes will enter service in stages starting at the end of 2026 between Wien and Salzburg, where they will travel at speeds of up to 200 km/h. With 486 seats each, they will offer a 20 % increase in capacity compared to the existing single-deck railjet NMUs. The wide and barrier-free entrance doors allow passengers to enter and exit the trains quickly. Thanks to the low-floor entrance areas, passengers with limited mobility, heavy luggage, bicycles or pushchairs can travel barrier-free.

The Class 4706 KISSes also set new standards in terms of comfort and service. Each of the end cars is equipped with a quiet zone. In the four intermediate cars there are catering zones with vending machines for snacks and drinks as well as special family compartments and areas with space for bicycles. With the completion of the Semmering Base Tunnel, use of these trains on the Südbahn is also planned.