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June 28 to September 1st: Submission of the Wiener S-Bahn between Floridsdorf and Praterstern
Yellow line direct buses - blue line with intermediate holding
For the first time, rail replacement buses in OBB design on the way
(Vienna, June 20, 2025)-With the S-Bahn Vienna Upgrade, OBB make the Vienna main line between Vienna Meidling and Vienna Floridsdorf Future Fit. For this purpose, rail infrastructure and construction systems are comprehensively modernized. During the frequency weaker summer vacation, necessary construction work on the main line between Vienna Floridsdorf and Vienna Praterstern will be carried out again this year between June 28, 02:00 a.m. and 1st September, 4:00 a.m. So that passengers get to their destination reliably in the summer months, the OBB offer extensive replacement offers.
The S-Bahn Vienna regular route is made for the future
For over 60 years, the so-called S-Bahn Vienna Stem Ride between Vienna Meidling and Vienna Floridsdorf has been for the Wiener: Inside and the commuters: Inside an important local artery through Vienna and the backbone of public rail transport beyond the city limits. In order to make the main route and its outdoor branches in the north and south of the Future, as part of the multi-year program S-Bahn-Wien Upgrade platforms are extended, construction and structures are renewed and the rail infrastructure is modernized. With the implementation of the modern, digital train protection system ETCS, the prerequisites for a denser clock in the future will also be created.
In the summer months, the measures that are not possible during ongoing rail operations are implemented in particular. This includes, for example, work on tracks, soft and overhead lines. All of these measures contribute to the fact that modern and longer trains can be on the track in the future. This means a higher range of seats and more comfort for the passengers. Further details on the construction work and restrictions can be found at www.oebb.at/sommer locks.
Extensive rail replacement in the new OBB design
In order to bring passengers to their destination well this summer, the OBB have further expanded their offer in rail replacement (SEV). So there will be two replacement bus lines from the start: the yellow line as a direct bus, which runs daily from 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. (Saturdays and Sundays) until 8:00 p.m. without intermediate between Vienna Praterstern and Vienna Floridsdorf, and the blue line, which also works as a classic replacement of rails Vienna Traisengasse and Vienna Handelskai. Different SEV stops and a coloring system in the path line make it easier for passengers.
Joint buses are used as direct buses. In connection with the blue line, this results in even higher capacities and an even denser clock in rush hour than last summer.
The rail replacement buses are now unmistakable and are branded all around in OBB design, so it is always clear that it is a OBB replacement bus. It is also new that passengers in the OBB timetable information can see Scottygenau when the next bus will go-and whether the connection to the next train works. In addition, replacement traffic is monitored around the clock to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Valid OBB tickets are also recognized by the Viennese lines on defined replacement routes.
All information for affected passengers and residents: inside
In order to keep the effects of the construction work for passengers as low as possible, the OBB work closely with the city of Vienna and the Viennese lines. Other Viennese construction sites, the diverse forms of mobility of the population and the effects on the overall traffic system are also taken into account. The aim is to offer the affected person: to offer individual planning security inside.
Info lacates at train stations, customers: Interior and distribution actions of their own information folder support travelers in finding the right connection.
Communities and residents affected by construction work were electronically or postally informed about impairments such as noise, dust and increased truck traffic in construction site access.
Travelers will receive customers at www.oebb.at, www.oebb.at/baustelle, from the OBB: Interior service at 05-1717 and in the OBB timetable information Scotty Information on the timetable. Information about the Vienna S-Bahn Upgrade can also be found at www.s-bahn.wien.
