Vienna in traffic chaos: Massive construction sites bring ÖBB and subway to a standstill!

Vienna in traffic chaos: Massive construction sites bring ÖBB and subway to a standstill!

The summer months in Vienna not only bring sunny days, but also a number of construction sites that affect the public transport network. From June 28th to September 1st, the express railway line between Praterstern and Floridsdorf is affected. During this time there are no trains on this important route, which means a real change for many commuters and travelers. The work is part of a multi -year renovation program, which should be completed by December 2027. The goal is to increase the frequency of the trains and enable closer intervals through the city, as Kurier.

In order to minimize the inconveniences for the passengers, replacement traffic is set up. Direct buses run between Praterstern and Floridsdorf and various diversions via Traisengasse and Handelskai are offered. In addition, there are restrictions on the U4: The route between Schottenring and Friedensbrücke as well as between Heiligenstadt and Friedensbrücke is also partially closed. Here the 120-year-old tunnel infrastructure is renewed, which will benefit passengers in the long run.

regional track work and new tram lines

But it doesn't stay with these main propagation. There are also track work on the Carinthian Ring, Schubertring and University ring that will affect some tram lines such as D, 1, 2 and 71. The lines are thus briefly led or diverted. But don't panic! The Viennese lines have come up with a lot to get the passengers safely to their destination. There are switching options for tram line E4 and from the diverted line D from Nußdorf to Schottenring.

Further track work can also be recorded in districts such as Schlachthausgasse, Am Rennweg and Jörgerstrasse. In autumn there are also new tram lines 12 and 27, which are to take into account the volume of traffic. Particularly exciting: the construction work for the extension of line 18 to the stadium has already started in June and will further improve the connections.

passengers keep informed

The ÖBB has also announced important changes: There will be restrictions on the southern railway between Mödling and Leobersdorf and between Wiener Neustadt, which will also take place from June 28th to September 1st. In some cases, rail replacement traffic is also set up here. In particular, the CJX connections from Wiener Neustadt are diverted, whereby stops in Baden between June 28 and August 8th.

In addition, travelers have to adjust to a complete adjustment of train traffic between Fischamend and Wolfsthal on the first weekend from Vienna Airport, where a rail replacement traffic is also set up. There will also be restrictions on other routes, such as between Mistelbach and Laa on the Thaya and between German Wagram and Gänserndorf, since only one -track operation is possible.

The Wiener Linien urgently advise all passengers to find out about the current situation before starting driving so as not to experience any bad surprises. It is advisable to be prepared in these hot summer months, where many are after relaxation and leisure. With a bit of planning, these construction work can also be seen as an opportunity to look forward to the new, modernized infrastructure!