Vienna's new tram line 27: Fast, green and full of possibilities!

Vienna's new tram line 27: Fast, green and full of possibilities!

There is news in the transport world in Vienna! The new tram line 27 has been in operation since October 6, 2025, connecting Floridsdorf and Donaustadt. This 13.5 kilometer long route consists of a newly built 2.4 kilometer section and offers passengers not only modern transport, but also convenient connections to three subway lines (U6, U1, U2) as well as various bus and S-Bahn connections. Loud Transport Publiczny The new line is expected to carry around 20,000 passengers daily, which should significantly ease traffic in the city.

Tram line 27 runs every 3.5 minutes during peak times and allows easy transfers at the new Aspern Nord/Mayrederbrücke stop. Passengers are well looked after here because they can change to the U2 subway line and the S-Bahn and thus reach their destinations comfortably. Six of the 28 stops were newly built, with the new 120 meter long and 15 meter wide bridge section in Aspern Nord being particularly noteworthy.

Tram network in Vienna

Vienna is known for its well-developed public transport network, which is one of the longest in the world with 225 kilometers of tram networks - we are in fifth place here. There are 28 tram lines and 131 bus lines in use in the city, which makes mobility in the Danube city much easier. A final statistic shows that 2.4 million passengers use these practical means of transport every day Vienna lines reveal.

Particular attention is also paid to accessibility: In Vienna, many of the tram vehicles are so-called “ultra low floor” vehicles, which make access easier for people with disabilities. In the future, Vienna plans to convert all older models to low-floor trams one after the other in order to ensure even better accessibility for all passengers. This shows that the city is not only looking to expand, but is also focusing on inclusive mobility.

Environmentally friendly public transport and modern infrastructure

The environmentally friendly orientation of Vienna's public transport is also worth mentioning. 80 percent of passengers are transported electrically and emission-free. The electricity for subways, trams and e-buses comes entirely from renewable energy sources. In this context, it is pleasing that only electric and therefore emission-free buses are already in use on ten bus routes. By 2025, three more bus routes are to be converted to emission-free drives, like this Vienna tourism information reported.

As part of these developments, the infrastructure is also constantly being modernized. Wiener Linien operates the largest regional transport network in Austria, with extensive bus routes and a total tram operating length of 171 kilometers. They have paid great attention to training new staff and in 2024 many new drivers were trained in order to meet the increasing demands and ensure a high level of service for passengers.

With the introduction of the new tram line 27, which noticeably improves mobility in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt, Vienna has once again shown that it has a good knack for innovative transport projects. Citizens can look forward to an even more comfortable everyday life - all with environmentally friendly mobility. This makes the journey to work or for leisure activities even easier and more pleasant.