Construction Work on Vienna Public Transport Continues After Summer Holidays
The Wiener Linien used the summer months to modernize central parts of their network. A total of nine major construction sites were handled to secure the infrastructure in the long term. Just in time for the start of school on Monday, September 1st, numerous lines are resuming operations.
Nine major construction sites in the Vienna public transport network completed
In Hütteldorfer Straße, around 1,750 meters of track for line 49 were renewed, and the Johnstraße and Breitensee stops received a modern design. In Floridsdorf, around Franz-Jonas-Platz, 1,780 meters of tracks and switches were replaced – the work mostly took place during non-operational times. On the Hohe Warte, the route of line 37 was repaired, and it has been running continuously again since mid-August.
Operations on the Margaretengürtel for lines 6 and 18 were also resumed on August 23rd. The work on the tracks around the Universitätsring, Kärntner Ring, and Schubertring was also completed on time. Since mid-August, lines 1 and 2 have been running regularly again, and with the start of school, lines D and 71 as well.
An important project concerned the U-Bahn line U4: After the successful renewal of tunnel supports, it is fully operational again from September 1st. The renovation on Jörgerstraße was also completed. The tram lines 9 and 43 are running between Alser Straße and Elterleinplatz again in normal operation – around 1,000 meters of new tracks were laid there.
Modernizations until the end of the year
Some track work will continue in the fall. Since early August, a section of track about 1,300 meters long is being renewed on Schloßhofer Straße between Hoßplatz and Franz-Jonas-Platz. The work is largely being done at night so that lines 25, 26, and from fall also the new line 27 can operate without disruption.
In the 3rd district, the track renewal of line 18 in Schlachthausgasse will continue until the end of the year. However, from September 1st, the line can operate again between Burggasse, Stadthalle, and St. Marx. The district remains well connected through lines U3, 74A, 77A, and S7.
Line 5 is also being modernized: From September 15th to October 1st, it will only operate between Praterstern and Josefstädter Straße. Passengers are advised to switch to the U6.
Restrictions on U4 and U6 from Autumn
Another project concerns the U4 station Landstraße: The platform is being renewed, which means it will be closed depending on the direction of travel. Towards Heiligenstadt, this affects the period from September 22nd to November 3rd, and towards Hütteldorf from November 3rd to December 5th. During this time, it is recommended to travel one station further and reach the Landstraße station with a return train.
For the U6, the second part of the switch replacement between Spittelau and Jägerstraße is scheduled for the autumn holidays. The line will be operated in sections during this time.
Between October 27th and November 8th, work will also be carried out on line 49 in the area of Bujattigasse. During this period, the line will only operate between Ring, Volkstheater, and Baumgarten. Passengers can switch to the U4, the S-Bahn lines, or the bus network in Hütteldorf.
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