voestalpine sets clear growth targets in attractive future markets

22 September 2026 |

voestalpine is continuing to pursue its strategic course and to focus on value-added growth in high-yield processing segments. At today’s Capital Markets Day, held during InnoTrans in Berlin, the Group is providing insight into its strategic plans and specific growth prospects. The focus lies on the Railway Systems business segment, whose revenue is expected to increase from its current level of around EUR 2.2 billion to approximately EUR 3 billion by 2030/31. Market growth is being driven by the global trend toward sustainable rail mobility and the associated extensive investments in upgrading existing and building new rail infrastructure. In addition to rail infrastructure, the Group plans to continue systematically expanding operations in its Aerospace, Warehouse & Rack Solutions, and Tubes & Sections business segments.

voestalpine focuses on value-added growth in technologically advanced sectors in which it enjoys leading market positions and has extensive expertise and long-standing customer relationships. Railway Systems is a prime example of this strategy: the business segment combines materials and processing expertise with innovative system solutions, digitalization, and comprehensive services to support high-performance rail infrastructure. Since its initial public offering in 1995, voestalpine has increased the share of Group turnover generated through value-added segments from around 20% to 45%. In future, this share is expected to continue to rise, particularly through growth in such segments as Railway Systems, Aerospace, Warehouse & Rack Solutions, and Tubes & Sections. At the same time, the Group is driving the gradual decarbonization of steel production through its greentec steel transformation program. The planned start-up of the first electric arc furnaces in Linz and Donawitz in the first half of 2027 marks the next major step along this path.

Digitalization and modernization are drivers of change

Rising global investments in the expansion and modernization of rail networks, new transport corridors, and increasing demand for digitalization are opening up attractive prospects for voestalpine Railway Systems and creating significant and sustained demand for its high-quality products.

Herbert Eibensteiner, CEO of voestalpine AG

Additional growth opportunities are emerging in India due to extensive investments in new high-speed rail, freight transport, and urban mobility projects.

There is growing demand for integrated solutions that combine infrastructure, digitalization, and services. As a leading full-service provider in the field of railway systems, we offer rail and turnout systems, signaling solutions, digital applications, and services—all from a single source. It is precisely this holistic approach that constitutes a key competitive advantage for voestalpine Railway Systems, which supports its customers throughout the entire life cycle.

Franz Kainersdorfer, Member of the Management Board of voestalpine AG and Head of the Metal Engineering Division

The company’s strong market position is also underscored by recent major contracts, most recently the Rail Baltica project with a value of EUR 470 million. At InnoTrans, voestalpine Railway Systems also showcases integrated solutions for high-speed, freight, and urban transit networks, as well as digital monitoring and diagnostic systems designed to improve maintenance efficiency and increase rail system availability.

Focus on growth and value creation

Our investment decisions are guided by clear priorities: a sound capital structure, gradual decarbonization, value-enhancing growth, and ensuring our shareholders share in the company’s success. Railway Systems combines attractive growth prospects with a strong market position, a resilient business model, and a high return on capital, thereby making a significant contribution to the Group’s long-term value creation.

Gerald Mayer, CFO of voestalpine AG