Public chaos in summer: locking and construction sites in Vienna threaten to trouble!

Public chaos in summer: locking and construction sites in Vienna threaten to trouble!

Simmering, Österreich - Summer not only brings sun in Vienna, but also a lot of hustle and bustle in public transport. So that the passengers are not in nowhere, there are comprehensive changes in the timetable of the ÖBB and Wiener lines. Like Oe24 , the measures are implemented in various phases, by which the urgent phases to carry out the needed modernizations and construction work. The Eastern region, which has constant population growth, becomes one of the main actors of these changes with around four million people.

A central project is the S-Bahn master route, where no trains between Praterstern and Floridsdorf will run from June 28th to September 1st. In order to offer an alternative travel option, the transport connection is ensured via a rail replacement traffic with two bus lines. The Blue Line (SV900) connects the Vienna Steys Praterstern, Vienna Traisengasse, Vienna Handelskai and Vienna Floridsdorf, while the yellow line (SV905) of Vienna Praterstern is running directly to Vienna Floridsdorf, daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., as well as in Oebb summarized.

construction work and diversions

For the U4 route, spring cleaning and maintenance work are also on the program. During the summer vacation, from June 28th to August 31st, the U4 will only drive between Heiligenstadt and Friedensbrücke and from Schottenring to Hütteldorf. The E4 tram line is used as a replacement connection between Friedensbrücke and Schottenring. Line D must also be diverted, which also ensures diversions on the ring lines. In return, the U6 and tram lines 2, 30, 31 and 44 will run in a denser interval to compensate for the changes.

modernizations are on

The Viennese lines are also committed to a comprehensive modernization of the subway and tram network. This includes important work on tracks, soft and subway tunnels, which also take place during the summer months. This was explained in detail in another article at wienerlinien.at . The aim of this offensive is to create a future -proof and user -friendly transport system that offers both modern trains and a denser clock during rush hour.

At the end of these extensive construction and modernization work, there are not only new routes and trains, but also numerous improvements that are supposed to make life easier for the commuter. A look at the diversions and replacement connections is particularly advisable to get to your destination on time. Plan time reserves, keep informed about the current timetable changes and enjoy the view of a modernized Viennese public transport system!