Vienna’s public transport system is set for a series of changes in February due to maintenance and expansion work.
Some underground lines will face temporary closures, tram services will be adjusted, and train connections on the S80 line will be affected.
To accommodate increased travel during the semester break, ÖBB is also adding extra train capacity.
U6 split into two sections for a week
From February 3rd to 9th, the U6 underground line will be interrupted between Spittelau and Jägerstraße while switches are replaced.
During this period, the line will be divided into two sections, requiring passengers to find alternative routes. Wiener Linien recommends using tram line 33 or bus line 37A.
Tram 33 will also be extended to Josefstädter Straße and will run more frequently to ease disruptions.
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U1 skips Kagran station for several months
The U1 underground line will not stop at Kagran station in the direction of Oberlaa from February 10th until the end of June due to platform renovations.
Wiener Linien advises passengers to travel one stop further to Alte Donau, switch to a train heading back toward Leopoldau, and return to Kagran.
This detour is expected to add around ten minutes to travel times.
Changes to tram and night bus services in Floridsdorf
Starting February 4th, track renewal work in Floridsdorf will affect tram services.
Tram lines 25, 26, and 31 will only operate until midnight until June 17th. To compensate, night bus services N20 and N31 will begin running earlier.
Ongoing restrictions on the U4
Maintenance work on the U4 underground line will continue until the end of February.
Only every second train will run beyond Schwedenplatz to Heiligenstadt, leading to longer wait times for passengers travelling on that section.
S80 train cancellations and alternative options
ÖBB has been maintaining and expanding the S80 line since early January, which has affected connections between Vienna Central Station and Hütteldorf.
From January 31st onwards, this section will experience additional train cancellations. Passengers are advised to check for affected connections and use Wiener Linien services, where ÖBB tickets will be accepted.
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Extra trains and seats during the semester break
To accommodate increased travel demand during the semester break, ÖBB is adding extra capacity on southern and western rail routes.
A total of 18,000 additional seats and 40 extra train connections will be available.
Passengers can check official schedules for further details on affected connections and alternative routes.
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