Die Schiene

Published monthly by the Austrian Association of Railway Friends, Die Schiene covers railway topics.

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About Die Schiene

Die Schiene is a monthly German-language railway magazine published by the Vienna-based Austrian Association of Railway Friends (VEF). It covers all areas of rail transport, with a primary focus on VEF activities and museum-related rail work in the former Austrian region.

The magazine includes sections for upcoming event date listings, current rail anniversaries, global rail curiosities, and rail transport book reviews. It does not report on current or future transport policy, and all editorial staff work on a volunteer basis except for printing and distribution costs. VEF and partner association members receive the magazine for free.

Key features

  • Focus on museum and heritage rail in former Austrian regions
  • Lists upcoming rail event dates without photo reports
  • Publishes current rail anniversary listings
  • Includes global rail curiosities section
  • Features rail transport book reviews
  • Covers all rail transport subject areas
Best for: It is best suited for railway enthusiasts, members of the VEF and its partner associations, and rail industry organizations seeking advertising space.
Good for
  • Free distribution to VEF and partner association members
  • Provides low-cost advertising opportunities for rail industry firms
  • Supports historic rail vehicle and facility preservation via coverage
Watch out for
  • Does not report on current or future transport policy
  • Event calendar only lists dates, no photo reports of upcoming events
  • Current event reporting is only included as exceptional filler content

Die Schiene at a glance

Official website
vef.at/die-schiene
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
German
Country
AT
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Die Schiene FAQ

Who publishes Die Schiene?
It is published monthly by the Austrian Association of Railway Friends (VEF), based in Vienna.
Who receives Die Schiene for free?
Members of the VEF and its partner associations get the magazine at no cost.
What rail-related content is excluded from the magazine?
It does not cover current or future transport policy, or include photo reports of upcoming events in its event calendar.
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