Vienna’s Tram Line 18 to Be Extended
The new service will begin in September 2026, when the tram will operate the full route from Stadion to the U6 station Burggasse-Stadthalle.
Wiener Linien Updates Seat Symbols for Accessibility and Inclusion
The updated symbols, which mark priority seating on underground trains and trams, will be introduced gradually.
Vienna Installs 27,000 LED Lights in U-Bahn Trains and Trams
Previously, fluorescent tubes illuminated the interiors, but these are now being replaced by LEDs across all 332 trams and 111 U-Bahn trains.
Austrians Lead EU in Public Transport Use
People in Austria travel an average of 2,160 kilometres per year on trains, trams and U-Bahn services – more than double the EU average.
Salzburg Offers Free Public Transport for Petrol-Free Days
The campaign runs on September 7 and from September 20 to 24, coinciding with the annual Rupertikirtag festival, honouring Salzburg’s patron saint, St. Rupert.
E-Scooters Remain Allowed on Public Transport
Scooters must be folded at all times, and riding a scooter on a station platform will result in a €50 fine.