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Vienna U4: Transfer chaos due to construction work until December!
U4 station Wien Mitte-Landstraße closed until November 2nd. Modernization work is affecting traffic in the direction of Hütteldorf.
Vienna U4: Transfer chaos due to construction work until December!
From now on, passengers at the U4 station Wien Mitte-Landstraße have to take a deep breath, because the platforms in the direction of Heiligenstadt are closed until November 2nd. The reason for the measure is extensive modernization work, which is expected to be completed by the beginning of December 2025. Not only will a new floor covering be laid, but a modern guidance system for visually impaired people will also be installed. These improvements are intended to make using the stop much more comfortable Cosmo reported.
The traffic restrictions will initially only affect trains in the direction of Hütteldorf for around four weeks. While passengers in the opposite direction, i.e. to Heiligenstadt, can continue to travel as usual, those who get off on the main road have to drive to Karlsplatz to change there towards Heiligenstadt. Alternatively, it is possible to use the Stadtpark station, although the transfer time will be longer due to the lack of central platforms. From November 3rd at 4:00 a.m., the U4 station Wien-Landstraße will no longer be served by trains in the direction of Hütteldorf ORF Vienna highlights.
Redesign for the future
The planned work is part of a larger project to modernize the Vienna subway. Wiener Linien has already announced that this redesign will improve the station's value in the long term. Passengers affected by the work are asked to take alternative routes and be patient while the renovation work is in full swing.
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Regardless of the current construction work, it remains exciting to see how the Vienna subway will develop in the future. Whether the modernization measures will bring the desired success will become clear in the coming months. In any case, the Viennese should keep their eyes open and pay attention to the information from Wiener Linien so as not to get caught in a transfer trap.