Annual Report 2025 – ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG

ÖBB-Infrastruktur Aktiengesellschaft Group Management Report | Consolidated Financial Statements 117 Measures without specific targets *) Status Material IRO Learning opportunities ÖBB training catalogue: The ÖBB training catalogue offers a wide range of courses that can be booked with flexibility. These are tailored to the needs of individual target groups and have a strong practical focus. ÖBB Academy: The ÖBB Academy offers comprehensive, strategically relevant training and development programmes for specific target groups – from new recruits and staff to all levels of management. Digital learning formats: In 2025, there was a growing focus on new digital learning formats, such as e-learning courses and apps, in order to make the delivery of learning content more interactive and practice-oriented. Technical training courses are also increasingly being delivered online. In addition, a digital coaching platform has been set up. ongoing S1-A-8 Leadership Navigator – Management Development The Leadership Navigator supports managers with bespoke development opportunities and programmes designed to help them develop their personal and professional skills. ongoing S1-A-8 DAK 26 The Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) is an important step towards digitalisation and process optimisation in rail freight transport. In conjunction with partners such as DB AG, SBB Cargo and the railway industry, ÖBB is working on the comprehensive introduction of DAK in Europe, which is to be completed by 2032. ÖBB's human resources development department is developing competence profiles and training measures for this purpose. The DAC is creating new job roles and driving up demand for staff within the rail system. in implementation phase S1-A-8 Railway-specific training and further education The Training and Further Education division of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG runs a nationwide centre of excellence for railway-specific training. In addition to apprenticeship training, the portfolio includes in-company training (e.g. traffic control, shunting), traction-related training (e.g. train drivers, rolling stock maintenance), technical training (e.g. electrical engineering, undercarriage, safety engineering) and training on track-side safety. ongoing S1-A-8 *) No strategic KPIs were defined at ÖBB Group level for this topic in the reporting year, but specific performance, productivity and structural indicators are available at a more detailed level within the Group and are also monitored. Apprenticeship training The apprenticeship programmes within the ÖBB portfolio reflect the professional diversity of the ÖBB Group and, consequently, of the ÖBB-Infrastruktur Group. Measures without specific targets *) Status Material IRO Apprenticeship and university entrance qualification ÖBB actively promotes “Apprenticeship and Matura.” This gives apprentices the opportunity to gain further qualifications. ongoing S1-A-10 Women and girls in technology Under the slogan “Getting Women & Girls into Technology!” (“Frauen & Mädchen in die Technik!”), the apprenticeship programme is committed to raising the profile of technical training for women and girls and making it more appealing, for example, through nationwide “Girls’ Day” events. ongoing S1-A-10 Promotion of talent and digital skills A virtual reality training programme has been developed at the Lehrwerkstätte Wien’s Future Lab, designed by apprentices and trainers. It enables practical training in railway technology at a virtual Vienna Central Station. In 2025, the virtual “Point garden” was added, which helps students prepare for work on point mechanisms whilst they are still in the training workshop. In addition, ÖBB helps apprentices develop their digital skills by encouraging them to take part in national and regional hackathons – in a creative, competitive environment. ongoing S1-A-10 Modernisation via new technologies Young skilled workers are currently being introduced to new manufacturing technologies with a view to the future, e. g. in the field of additive manufacturing, and are already working with augmented reality. This enables virtual representations of complex technical components, e.g. electric motors. ongoing S1-A-10 *) No strategic KPIs were defined at ÖBB Group level for this topic in the reporting year, but specific performance, productivity and structural indicators are available at a more detailed level within the Group and are also monitored.