Service on Vienna’s U-Bahn lines U2, U3, U4 and U6 has been partially suspended due to continuous heavy rain, with some areas in western Vienna hit by floodwaters.
Overnight into Sunday, the water level of the River Wien reached a critical record at the Kennedy Bridge, measuring 2.26 metres (up from 50 cm on Saturday). Meanwhile, water levels in the Danube Canal have also risen, forcing Vienna’s public transport authority, Wiener Linien, to put up flood barriers and sandbags.
U4
Service only between Heiligenstadt and Friedensbrücke.
Wiener Linien has set up a replacement bus service between Hütteldorf S U and Karlsplatz U. The stops can be found in the WienMobil app under ‘Service Info’ – ‘Planned’ – ‘U4 Flooding’.
Line D is available as a substitute between Heiligenstadt S U and Karlsplatz U.
U6
Service only between Floridsdorf and Westbahnhof, as well as between Meidling and Siebenhirten.
Line 62 has been extended and will now run from Lainz via Meidling S U station, Margaretengürtel U, Westbahnhof S U, and Burggasse, Stadthalle U.
U3
Service only between Ottakring and Schlachthausgasse.
Wiener Linien recommends passengers switch to lines 18, 71, and 74A.
U2
Service only between Seestadt and Taborstraße, but it is possible to switch to tram lines 1 and 2.
Wiener Linien has announced that further disruptions to U-Bahn services might be necessary and will remain in force until Wednesday. Passengers are advised to give themselves extra time for their journeys.
In Penzing, the River Wien burst its banks near Ludwiggasse, flooding homes. Some buildings can now only be reached by boat. The city’s fire brigade conducted evacuations in the early hours of the morning, in addition to responding to over 1,100 emergency calls across Vienna.
“The rising levels of the River Wien and Liesingbach continue to pose significant risks,” said fire brigade spokesman Gerald Schimpf. He noted the brigade is preparing for a high number of operations and has brought in extra staff. Schimpf urged the public to “avoid unnecessary travel or time outdoors today, and keep away from flooded areas.”
