Vienna S-Bahn is modernized: Summer lock brings replacement buses!

Vienna S-Bahn is modernized: Summer lock brings replacement buses!

Floridsdorf, Österreich - Summer in Vienna not only gets hot, but also kingdom of construction site. From June 28th to September 1st, commuters and travelers will have to prepare for the Vienna S-Bahn between Floridsdorf and Praterstern. During this period, work is intensively worked on the important main line of the S-Bahn. The goal? Infrastructural modernization and implementation of contemporary technologies to increase punctuality and comfort. According to Bahnblogstelle , the digital train protection system ETCs will also be installed, which enables a denser tension in the future.

There will be no trains in the section mentioned during the construction work. In order to keep passengers mobile, the ÖBB and the Viennese lines have organized comprehensive replacement traffic in ÖBB design. This comprises two special bus lines: The yellow line (SV905) offers a direct bus from Vienna Praterstern to Vienna Floridsdorf, while the blue line (SV900) controls several stops, including Vienna Traisengasse and Vienna Handelskai. The buses are in use every day from early to late, and the departure times are conveniently viewed via the ÖBB timetable information Scotty.

construction work and other services

The construction work not only includes the renewal of tracks and overhead lines, but also the extension of the platforms, in order to offer more modern and longer trains at least in the future that offer more seats and comfort. A colored orientation system at the train stations ensures that passengers can better find the different stops of the replacement bus lines. Passengers can continue to use their valid ÖBB tickets in the Viennese lines in a defined framework.

These comprehensive construction work are part of a larger modernization plan that was initiated with the first phase in early 2024. In addition to the work on the S-Bahn, the Viennese subway and trams are also in focus. According to the information from Wiener Linien , the U4 is renovated between Schottenring and Friedensbrücke, since the tunnel infrastructure is over 120 years old. Here, too, the renewal of the tracks and construction site traffic is expected.

The city of Vienna continues to focus on the subliminal modernization measures in public transport and uses the summer vacation to sustainably improve the infrastructure. Further details on the current construction sites and the associated restrictions can be read on the website of the ÖBB at Oebb.at . The modernization forms the foundation for a future -oriented public transport connection that can be rely on.