Styrian industry is increasingly turning to rail—but to do so, it needs a connection to the rail network. That is why Innofreight, Alpacem, and InterCal are continuing to drive forward the development of the terminal in Peggau. Demolition work on the disused industrial site has already begun.

November 21, 2025 marked a milestone in the collaboration between Innofreight, Alpacem, and InterCal. On that day, in the presence of numerous distinguished guests, the green light was given for the planned intermodal terminal in Peggau. An existing and currently unused industrial site covering an area of 2.7 hectares is being developed into a high-performance logistics hub for rail freight, which will also secure the long-term future of the location and the jobs based there.

Since the end of August, demolition work has been in full swing to tear down a vacant warehouse and an outdated silo facility by early December, clearing the way for future use. During a site visit, representatives from the participating companies and the municipality of Peggau were able to see the progress of the construction for themselves. Subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, work will continue in mid-2027 with the construction of the planned terminal. “We’re pleased that something new is being built here while jobs are being secured at the same time. This is particularly important given the current circumstances. From Peggau’s perspective, this project is very positive, as it will reduce the number of truck trips and shift more freight traffic to rail,” said Peggau Mayor Christoph Pirstinger.

Investment in Peggau as a clear signal

Alpacem and InterCal will both benefit from the development of this site by making their already established rail-based raw material logistics even more efficient while simultaneously significantly expanding the operational range of their freight flows involving lime, cement, ash, and slag. “The Wietersdorfer Group, to which Alpacem and InterCal belong, is sending a clear signal with its investment in Peggau to create synergies with its other locations and shift freight flows from road to rail,” explained Julian Ertl, who is responsible for logistics at the Peggau site on behalf of InterCal.

Conveniently located along the economically significant Southern Railway Line and the S35, this overall project is also of great interest to surrounding companies in the economic region north of Graz that wish to increasingly shift their freight transport from road to rail—not least due to the investments worth billions in the Koralm Railway and the Semmering Base Tunnel. “We see the Peggau site as a complement to the existing terminal network and a real opportunity for Styrian industry across various sectors, which will thereby have the opportunity to transport their goods by rail,” said Joachim Herler, who is responsible for planning the proposed terminal.

Furthermore, efficient rail logistics also enable better connections to the major southern ports of Koper and Trieste—and, especially in economically challenging times, create new prospects for stability and growth.