17-Year-Old Dies After ‘Subway Surfing’ Incident in Vienna
Following the incident, the 17-year-old was taken to the Trauma Centre Meidling, while another teenager is being treated at the AKH.
September Flood Causes Major Delays to U-Bahn Project
Despite protective measures, the U-Bahn construction site at Pilgramgasse filled with 19,000 cubic metres of water, destroying machinery and vehicles.
Vienna U-Bahn Resumes Normal Service
Vienna’s U2, U3, U4 and U6 U-Bahn lines resume normal service on Wednesday following several days of disruption caused by severe weather and flooding over the weekend.
Vienna U-Bahn and ÖBB Services Remain Disrupted by Flooding on Monday
Passengers are advised to use unaffected lines for their journeys, as it remains unclear when normal services will resume.
Flooding Stops Some Vienna U-Bahn Services and Forces Evacuations
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.
U-Bahn Extension Delayed, Costs Rise
Technical problems and inflation have delayed the construction of the U2 extension to 2030, instead of the initially planned 2028.
Long-Delayed U-Bahn Section to Reopen in September
The segment between Schottentor and Karlsplatz stations will reopen after a prolonged closure, further delayed by construction issues.
U6 Incident Causes Chaos Among Commuters
The incident occurred when a rail vehicle toppled over, rendering the track impassable, with no injuries reported.