Slovak Transport Authority Bans Modern Austrian Trains from Petržalka Service
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The Slovak Transport Authority has prohibited modern Austrian trains from operating on the Petržalka-Vienna route, forcing passengers to use replacement bus service. The authority cited alleged deficiencies in the documentation of the Austrian train sets as the reason for the ban. Petržalka is a district of Bratislava located directly on the Austrian border, making the cross-border rail connection an important commuter link between Slovakia's capital and Vienna. The disruption affects regular passenger service between the two cities, requiring travelers to rely on bus transportation for this segment of their journey.