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The Transalpin is a EuroCity express train linking Zürich (Switzerland) with Graz (Austria) via Liechtenstein. Introduced in 2013, it is operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS). From 1958 to 2010 a train of the same name linked Basel or Zürich with Vienna (see history below).
Several trains operate on the Vorarlberg line to the southern part of Vorarlberg and other parts of Austria or to Lindau in Germany. The Vorarlberg line is linked to the St. Margrethen–Lauterach line at Lauterach, with direct services from Bregenz station to Switzerland.
Railjet is a high-speed rail service in Europe operated by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Czech Railways (ČD). Branded as Railjet Express (RJX category) for the fastest services and as Railjet (RJ) for services with additional stops, it was introduced in 2008 and operates at speeds of up to 230 km/h (143 mph).
Additionally, it is served by Railjet and other long-distance trains as well as regional train services of Vorarlberg S-Bahn, with some services also operating for Bodensee S-Bahn. Feldkirch is the border station of the line to Buchs SG (Switzerland) and it is the only Austrian border station adjacent to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
The rail system of Liechtenstein is small, consisting of one line connecting Austria and Switzerland through Liechtenstein of 9.5 km (5.9 mi). This line links Feldkirch, Austria, and Buchs, Switzerland. It is electrified using the standard system used in both Austria and Switzerland (15 kV with overhead wiring). [citation needed]
Services of Vorarlberg S-Bahn, one service of St. Gallen S-Bahn and EuroCity trains of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) also use a part of the line. The Vorarlberg Railway is the western continuation of the Arlberg Railway (ÖBB timetable number AT 401) through the Walgau valley and the Vorarlberg section of the Rhine Valley .