Episode Details

Public transport in an Alpine valley has to work for residents, commuters, students and visitors at the same time. Road space is limited, so it also becomes a tool for managing space. In this episode, Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz speaks with Ekkehard Allinger-Csollich, CEO of Innsbrucker Verkehrsbetriebe und Stubaitalbahn (IVB), about how the operator keeps its network dependable as demand changes through the day and through the year.

Ekkehard explains why the annual ticket is IVB’s main target, with every second citizen of Innsbruck holding one. He describes the planned tram extension to Völs and why decarbonisation in the mountains means more than replacing vehicles. He also shares his views on digital tools, funding pressure, fair access to everyday mobility, and leading around 700 employees through change.

Listen for practical ideas on resilience, integration and people-centred leadership. Ekkehard is also open about the realities of the fleet transition, including diesel bus purchases that continue until 2029.

Chapers

00:00 Show Intro and Welcome

00:17 Meet IVB CEO Ekkehard Allinger-Csollich

01:25 Planning for Seasonal Demand

04:28 Integrated Network and Annual Passes

08:29 Decarbonization in Alpine Terrain

11:32 Digital Tools for Riders

13:33 Funding Pressure and Social Value

16:18 Workforce and Change Management

19:11 Vision for 2035 and Beyond

21:53 Final Takeaway and Wrap Up

23:54 Outro and Subscribe

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Host: Dr. Kaan Yildizgoz

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