Tram chaos in Vienna: Total lock on Rennweg affects lines 71 and 18!

Tram chaos in Vienna: Total lock on Rennweg affects lines 71 and 18!

Wiener Rennweg, 1030 Wien, Österreich - An unexpected tram chaos has shaped the traffic in Vienna since July 9, 2025. Track construction work on Wiener Rennweg leads to a complete blocking of the tram lines 71 and 18. This not only has an immediate effect on passengers, but also on the flow of traffic in the area, which is significantly impaired.

The Viennese lines have already reacted: Although lines 71 and 18 are set, the connection of the districts remains preserved by alternative means of transport. The U3, the replacement bus 71E and the bus lines 74a, 77a and 80a are available to passengers. The shuttle bus, which runs between the U3 station Schlachthausgasse and St. Marx, is particularly important to support the mobility of those affected.

Details on the restrictions

The construction work is carried out from June 28 to September 1, 2025 and primarily concern professional commuters from the adjacent districts. These should be prepared for longer travel times and detours. The replacement bus 71E drives to the St. Marx station, but four stops - Litfaßstraße, Molitorgasse, Zippererstraße and Hauffgasse - are completely eliminated. Some stops continue to offer switching options to the U3, while others are completely taken out of the transport network.

The tram line 71 currently only runs between the Enkplatz and Kaiserebersdorf, which the situation does not necessarily improve for many passengers. Special caution is also required here, since the new route does not guarantee the connection for all passengers.

mobility despite construction sites

The responsible persons of the Vienna lines emphasize that the connection of the third and eleventh districts by the U3, the replacement bus and the various bus lines are still available. For a quick overview of current construction sites and traffic reports, it is advisable to regularly visit the Viennese lines website. Further information on the construction work and corresponding diversions can be called up on the Wiener Linien website here.

We keep you up to date with further developments and how to affect traffic in Vienna. According to these changes, it is only to be hoped that the Viennese will soon be able to drive through the capital without major detours.

For more information and updates, we recommend that the articles from Kosmo and vienna.at to consult.