New Vienna Tram Line 27 Connects Floridsdorf and Donaustadt from October
On October 6, the new tram line 27 will begin operation in Vienna. It connects Floridsdorf with Donaustadt, creating a new cross-connection in the northeast of Vienna. From Strebersdorf, the 27 runs along the existing route of line 26 to Prinzgasse, then continues on a 2.4-kilometer new route to the new terminal Aspern Nord.
During an inaugural ride, City Planning Councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ), Wiener Linien CEO Alexandra Reinagl, and district leaders of the affected districts presented the new line together with NEOS club chairwoman Selma Arapović.
Six New Stops and Better Transfer Options
Six new stops were built on the new route: Berresgasse, Scheedgasse, Stemolakgasse, Schukowitzgasse, Aspern Nord/Mayrederbrücke, and Aspern Nord. The route is largely independent of car traffic, which increases reliability.
Passengers benefit from quick transfers to three subway lines (U1, U2, U6), the S-Bahn, and numerous bus and tram lines. The journey from U1 Kagraner Platz to the U2 station Aspern Nord will now take only about 17 minutes.
New Bridge and Green Mobility
A central structure is the new 120-meter-long bridge structure at Aspern Nord, over which the line 27 subway and S-Bahn cross. In the area of the Hirschstettner Hauptallee, a car-free green boulevard with green tracks, bike path, and footpath is also being created – including 300 newly planted trees.
The tram runs here on an 800-meter-long green track, accompanied by a structurally separated bike path all the way to Seestadt. This creates a direct, climate-friendly connection from the Hirschstetten bathing pond to the new urban development area.
Contribution to Climate Protection
According to the City of Vienna, the commissioning of line 27 creates a CO2 savings potential of up to 1,600 tons annually. At the same time, the urban development areas Berresgasse and Heidjöchl receive a direct connection to the public transport network – even before the new districts are fully populated.
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