New tram line 27: Mobility revolution for Vienna begins!

New tram line 27: Mobility revolution for Vienna begins!

An exciting innovation for Viennese commuters and city residents is just around the corner: the new tram line 27 will go into operation on October 6, 2025. This line not only provides a connection between the Danube city and Floridsdorf, but also brings numerous improvements to the quality of life and mobility of local residents. Loud 5min.at The route will cover a total of 13.5 kilometers, of which 2.4 kilometers will be newly built.

The new line 27 will have 28 stops, including six new stops such as Berresgasse, Scheedgasse and Aspern Nord. The connection to existing transport systems is also generous, so that passengers can transfer directly to the subway lines U6, U1, U2 as well as various bus lines and the S-Bahn. This will make commuting much easier and is a step in the right direction for better connectivity to the districts.

Optimization of timing

For commuters, this also means a relaxing improvement in timing: During the morning peak on school days, the tram will run every 6.5 minutes, while in the afternoon it will run every 7.5 minutes. The central sections are likely to be particularly popular, where the timing is synchronized with line 26 and passengers can board the train every 3.5 minutes. The Wiener Linien expects around 20,000 passengers per day, which should make the new line a real asset.

A technical highlight is the 120 meter long bridge at Aspern Nord, which elegantly leads over the U2 and the S-Bahn. The green boulevard along Hirschstettner Hauptallee is also impressive. Not only an 800 meter long green track is planned here, but also a 1.8 kilometer long cycle path that will lead to Seestadt, equipped with 300 newly planted trees.

Sustainability in focus

Environmental awareness plays an important role in the planning of the new tram line. CO₂ savings of up to 1,600 tons per year are expected, which sends a clear signal for sustainable transport planning. In their statements, city planning councilor Ulli Sima and the district leaders emphasize the increased quality of life through this new connection and the associated mobility planning for the neighboring districts wienerlinien.at reported.

Look at the balance sheet of Wiener Linien

The new line comes at a time when Wiener Linien is presenting a positive balance sheet for 2024. This year, almost 873 million passengers were transported, an increase of 6.8% compared to 2023, but still below the 2019 level. Alexandra Reinagl, managing director of Wiener Linien, emphasizes that 1.3 million regular customers use public transport in Vienna. This shows that the efforts to expand and modernize the transport infrastructure are definitely bearing fruit The press noted.

With the introduction of line 27 and other planned measures to improve public transport, Vienna definitely has a good hand in making the city's mobility efficient and sustainable. The coming months promise exciting developments in the transport connections of the city and its residents.