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As the Semmering Railway is now being renovated as part of one of Europe’s largest infrastructure projects, we were asked to create a small exhibition for train enthusiasts and visitors of all ages. It showcases behind-the-scenes images, detailed engineering processes and the careful design of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alongside the new Semmering tunnel, the entire train station was renovated and rebuilt in line with monument protection laws, as it is one of Austria’s oldest train stations, built under the Habsburg monarchy and its train-loving Emperor Franz Joseph. Throughout the exhibition, we explored how a UNESCO World Heritage Site can coexist with modern track and tunnel construction, as well as the ravages of time and their impact on the region. The exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in fascinating technical details and opens up a new perspective on the complexity of an infrastructure project of this scale.