Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 114 Health As part of the sub-strategy “Work ability and health” and the target management derived from it, a comprehensive package of measures was defined. The measures focus on maintaining, promoting and restoring work ability and on the strategic and operational integration of health management. In addition to preventive measures to promote health, specific measures are also being implemented on the topic of shift work. Target Improvement of the work ability index from the employee survey. Status Target scope The key figure applies to employees of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group. in implementation phase Methodology The target level for the above key figure was determined by management in consultation with the experts responsible for the specialist areas on the basis of an analysis of the values already collected in previous years and is evaluated at regular intervals. In addition to data analysis, common market benchmarks and state-of-the-art methods were also taken into account when determining the target level. Measure Strengthen health- promoting leadership Mandatory training on “Healthy leadership and addiction prevention” for all managers and team coordinators in the company. In 2025, the programme was expanded to include life-stage-appropriate leadership. ongoing Promote healthy workplaces Supporting managers in designing workplaces that promote health as part of TaskForce projects aimed at minimising long-term risks. ongoing Optimising early detection and intervention This focuses on promoting the individual health literacy of ÖBB employees. This is realised as part of low-threshold prevention initiatives involving over 2,770 participants (e.g. the “5-Risk Check” and the pilot scheme for a health kiosk). ongoing Implement solutions for reduced work capacity and optimise professional reintegration The company’s return-to-work programme (BWE) accompanies and supports the return to work of employees who have been ill or had an accident in regaining their ability to work ongoing Use of a company health management system Over 1,200 executive coaching sessions and just under 1,000 measures implemented; implementation of a year focusing on psychosocial well-being ongoing Structural anchoring Greater focus on statutory health and safety standards through the management of approximately 15,600 medical examinations, around 1,900 vaccinations and around 750 referrals for visual aids ongoing Health and safety Target Improvement of the occupational safety index (ASX) by 2 percent per year Status Target scope The key figure applies to ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG. As a basis for maintaining the already high level of safety within the ÖBB Group and in the interests of continual improvement, an improvement requirement with a basic target of 2% per year was introduced from 2024, based on a reference value. in implementation phase Methodology The calculation of the target value for the ASX up to 2030 is based on the average for the period 2010 to 2019. Where the number of cases is low, a practical ASX baseline of 10 is used. Measure Strengthen safety awareness, promote vigilance, check compliance with rules – Raising staff awareness of safety: Safety events, training sessions (Section 14 training), e- learning, safety walks, campaigns, risk workshops, and support from occupational health and safety services and occupational psychologists – Training (e-learning, de-escalation training/use of bodycams, behaviour-oriented training for dealing with challenging situations/customers) – Mentoring scheme for staff – Personal protective equipment for employees ongoing Recording of near misses – Increasing the willingness to report near misses and unsafe actions, and improving reporting access (app solution) and user-friendliness to increase reporting morale – Focus initiatives in regional manager meetings and team leader conferences ongoing