Shots on trams in Vienna-Penzing: large police police!

Shots on trams in Vienna-Penzing: large police police!

In the 14th Vienna district of Penzing, a dramatic incident caused excitement on July 4, 2025. A tram was shot at by an unknown object, which led to a large police operation. The special units of the Viennese police, including Wega and Cobra, arrived with a contingent that even included police tanks. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but a shot was registered to hit the tram through a door and a opposite window. The police reacted immediately and imposed roadblocks while a suspect was arrested in a nearby apartment and is now asked by the State Criminal Police Office. The investigation into the type of weapon used is still ongoing and the evidence of evidence has inspected the bullet hole and the entire area. After the last shots that fell in April in April, the Situation in Vienna is particularly sensitive, also with regard to a previous killing spree in Graz and a bomb alarm at the Vienna University of Applied Sciences.

Viennese publications rely on security

This incident throws a light on the security measures of the Viennese lines. These already use extensive video surveillance to ensure security for both passengers and employees. Around 14,000 cameras are installed in the vehicles and stations, where they permanently record the events. Around 3,000 cameras are in use in subway stations, but the data only saves 48 hours and then automatically deleted. The use of these records is strictly regulated and is only carried out at the request of the police to investigate crimes. In the case of emergency situations, passengers should use the emergency devices to request help as quickly as possible and inform the authorities.

Peter Hanke, the City Council of Finance and Economic Affairs, recently emphasized the importance of the Viennese lines and the positive developments in tram production, which take place in the Danube city near Alstom. With the latest delivery of the 1000. Flexity Vienna tram, not only the fleet is renewed, but also the safety and environmental friendliness of the vehicles is improved. These new sets have already started operating on five lines, while two more lines will expand the offer in the course of the year. The Flexity Vienna parks the last high -flower models of the trams and thus enables barrier -free use.

economic importance for Vienna

The production of the trams not only ensures jobs, but also creates a sustainable added value in Vienna. Alstom employs around 800 people in Vienna: inside and is a worldwide competence center for trams and town railways. A gratifying example of how the city and industry can work together to promote both the economy and to increase security in public transport. Ernst Nevrivy, district leader of the 22nd Viennese municipal district, recently highlighted the role of Alstom as an important economic factor and underlined the positive influence on the Donaustadt location.