A journey through time: Vienna's transport history in old pictures

A journey through time: Vienna's transport history in old pictures

In Vienna, the history of rails has a long and eventful past, which is now illuminated in the new book “Vienna and its Railways” by Karl and Martin Zellhofer. This work provides interesting insights into the development of local transport in Vienna, especially from the 1970s to the present day. One focus is on the changes and challenges that the Vienna public transport company has experienced during this time.

A central theme of the book is the decline in customer numbers at the Vienna public transport company in the 1970s. During this time there was a reduction in the tram network, while at the same time car traffic in the city increased sharply. Many tram lines were converted, and many of those that were buried underground in the 1960s disappeared from the cityscape.

Impressions from another time

The publication contains numerous unpublished photos from the 70s, 80s and 90s, which impressively document the historical sadness of Vienna. Particularly striking are images of steam locomotives in 1971 or the old Franz Josefs train station, which fell victim to demolition in 1974. Modern photos from the 2010s are also shown, showing old sets, such as the c3 sidecar, which was used in regular services until 2017.

But the history of rails in Vienna is not without setbacks. The collapse of the Reichsbrücke in August 1976 interrupted an important connection, and during inspections of the Danube bridges, defects were discovered in the Floridsdorf Bridge, which led to its closure to tram traffic. These events reflect the challenges that transport operators faced during this turbulent time.

Insights from contemporary witnesses

The book also offers perspectives from contemporary witnesses, including movers, subway technicians and conductors, who describe their personal experiences and impressions. These reports give the reader a feeling for the difficulties and changes in Vienna's local transport over the decades.

If you are interested, you can purchase the book for 28.90 euros from Edition Winkler-Hermaden. This publication not only honors a piece of Vienna's history, but also offers a deep insight into the development, change and the unmistakable character of transportive life in the capital.

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