Line 49 returns: track modernization in Hütteldorfer Straße completed!

Line 49 returns: track modernization in Hütteldorfer Straße completed!

The Wiener Linien Bring good news for all passengers of tram line 49: After four months of interruption, you can start your trip with the popular line again from June 30, 2025. This step follows extensive track work in Hütteldorfer Straße, which were necessary to replace the old and squeaking tracks and improve the comfort comfort. The work began on February 24, 2025, and now it finally looks like they will be completed soon. According to the Wiener district leaf are the affected stops Johnstraße in the 15th district and Breitensee in the 14th district.

The tracks of line 49 have reached the end of their lifespan, which urgently needed renewal. This year, a total of 1,750 meters of track on Hütteldorfer Straße will be replaced to bring the infrastructure up to date. This ensures that line 49, which is wrong and heavily frequented at very dense intervals, can continue to be used reliably in the future. During the construction work, tram lines 46 and 52 took over most of the traffic, so that the connection to the public network in the 14th district was still guaranteed. The Viennese lines also emphasize that the bypasses to other lines are simplified, which increases comfort for passengers.

construction site in the heart of Vienna

The large construction site in front of the Breitensee train station is expected to continue until autumn 2025. The goal is not only the exchange of tracks, but also the redesign of the stop area to make this pedestrian -friendly and more attractive. Particular attention is paid to sealing space and taking green areas. The construction work in this area should be completed by October 2025, with a festive inauguration festival at the end of the measures.

Traffic in Vienna is generally extremely powerful and sustainable. According to Wien.info , the Viennese lines carry around two million passengers every day and offer a dense network of subway, tram and bus lines. A special highlight is the historical development of the tram network, which is one of the oldest and longest worldwide. The expansion of the public transport landscape in Vienna goes hand in hand with the climate protection measures that the goal of transporting the still increasing population of around two million in the city by 2030.

With these infrastructural improvements, tram line 49 not only modernized, but also made fit for the future. The restart of the line in the coming week will look forward to many Viennese who can look forward to reliable and comfortable public transport.