New tram line 27: connection between Floridsdorf and Donaustadt!

New tram line 27: connection between Floridsdorf and Donaustadt!

In today's world, when public transport is valued more than ever, Vienna is bringing a breath of fresh air to its local transport network. After the new tram line 27 was successfully put into operation on October 6th, citizens can breathe a sigh of relief. This route brings the districts of Donaustadt and Floridsdorf even closer together on a new rail route. The line runs from Strebersdorf to Prinzgasse and has a new route that extends over 2.4 kilometers to the Aspern Nord S-Bahn station. Loud lok-report.de Six new stops and a bridge structure were built at the Aspern Nord S-Bahn station for this important connection.

Public transport is the backbone of a city, and in Vienna local public transport is particularly important. An analysis from 2012 found that 39% of trips are made using public transport - the highest proportion among Austria's six largest cities. The main players in this network are the Wiener Linien and the Austrian Federal Railways. Nevertheless, there is also space for private providers, such as the Badner Bahn or the City Airport Train, which has been running directly to Vienna-Schwechat Airport since 2004, reports Wikipedia.

Busy stops and new residential buildings

Particularly noteworthy is the stop at the Aspern Nord S-Bahn station, which allows you to change directly to the S-Bahn. Here, not only daily commuters and travelers, but also local residents find direct access to the city's transport connections. The final stop is generously equipped, with three train and bus platforms as well as two tracks for the tram. The new Schukowitzgasse and Sternolakgasse stops are located a little away in an open field north of Seestadt Aspern, where new residential buildings are to be built in the near future. This development is part of a larger plan to increase the housing stock in Vienna and thus address the current demand bottleneck.

The Vienna public transport company did everything right with the introduction of the new offer. Accompanied by a steady increase in public transport users, which increased by 10.4% from 2011 to 2018, the city is living the spirit of change. Even if the modal split has decreased slightly, public transport remains the city's central mode of transport. Citizens and tourists can find information about the various transport options and tariffs on the official Vienna Transport Authority website.

In summary, one can say: Vienna moves with the times and is continually working to improve and expand its transport system. Whether when it comes to housing or public transport connections – there is still no sign of standstill in the capital.