Quick track lock in Vienna: What passengers now need to know!

Quick track lock in Vienna: What passengers now need to know!

According to today's reports, ÖBB announced that the express railway line between Floridsdorf and Praterstern will be closed to comprehensive modernization work from June 29 to September 1, 2025. The work aims to make the route safer and increase the capacity. In addition, the train protection system is modernized and the platforms are extended to make room for longer trains. This is intended to optimize the flow of traffic in the region, such as 5min.at.

In order not to let the travelers down during this time, two rail replacement bus lines are set up. The blue line will stop at the S-Bahn stations Traisengasse and Handelskai, while the yellow direct bus line drives from Floridsdorf to Praterstern without intermediate stops. The buses run every day in the morning until evening, whereby departure times are also available in the Scotty Mobil App, such as [Oebb.at] (https://www.oebb.at/de/baufplan/bausteichtinformation/bau-wabout

preparation for the construction work

A coloring system is used at the train stations for better orientation of passengers. Furthermore, the ÖBB tickets in certain sections are also recognized by the Viennese lines, so that subway and trams can be used without any problems. The Viennese lines themselves are also affected by structural adaptations: Between June 28 and August 31, 2025, the U4 route is renewed, which also has an impact on the timetable.

Specifically, a replacement connection between Friedensbrücke and Schottenring is set up via the E4 tram line. Passengers can also look forward to other subway and tram connections, such as the U1 from Leopoldau to the main train station or the U3 from Simmering to Vienna Mitte. These measures are part of the comprehensive modernizations in the Vienna Transport Network, as also on Wienerlinien.at.

other construction projects in the region

The construction work is not only limited to the quick track. Restrictions can also be expected in Lower Austria: The S40 between Klosterneuburg-Weidling and St. Andrä-Wördern is replaced by buses during the same period, and all trains of the R40 line that drive from Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof to St. Andrä-Wördern. The connections of lines Rex4 and Rex41 to Gmünd are also affected by timetable changes.

In addition, there are ongoing track construction work in various districts of Vienna, including on Hütteldorfer Straße, where up to 1,750 meters of tracks are exchanged. This work is intended to help remove slow driving points and to increase the comfort at the stops, as listed in another report on Wienerlinien.at.

With all of these measures, ÖBB and the Viennese lines show a good hand to improve the city's infrastructure and to ensure the mobility of the citizens. Even if the upcoming blocks and restrictions could be a challenge for some, this phase will help to make Vienna fit for the future.