Vienna: Tram 49 Out of Service from 24 February to Mid-April
During the disruption, which will continue until mid-April, tram lines 46 and 52 will cover most of line 49’s route.
Vienna Tram Driver Fired After Being Found Drunk
The driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.9 per mille after police were alerted to a passenger who had fallen inside his tram.
Wiener Linien to Modernise Elevators and Escalators
The upgrades will feature energy-efficient designs and modern technology, with a total investment of €6.3 million.
Vienna U-Bahn Fire Caused by Electrical Fault
The incident on 19 November was the result of insulation damage in the wiring leading to the train’s traction motors.
U2 U-Bahn Line Fully Reopens
From December 6, the line will operate its full route, running from Seestadt to Karlsplatz, more than a year later than originally planned.
Wiener Linien Trials Sign Language Avatar for Deaf Passengers
The project aims to improve transport accessibility for the deaf community, with plans to add the avatar to the Wien Mobil app.
U1 Will Resume Normal Operation from December
The announcement follows a fire earlier this week on a special service train, which caused severe damage to the tunnel.
U1 Partially Suspended After Train Fire
The U1 line remains partially out of service following a fire on Tuesday evening, causing significant disruption to public transport.
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.