U-train stop Rathaus: Wheelchair users are facing huge hurdle!

U-train stop Rathaus: Wheelchair users are facing huge hurdle!

Rathaus, Wien, Österreich - The Rathaus underground stop in Vienna is a major challenge for people with walking disabilities. The station remains until further notice, specifically until 2030, without elevator and escalator, which makes it almost unusable for wheelchair users and other affected people. Despite the recent opening of the new U2 route between Schottentor and Karlsplatz, where the stations are now modernized and equipped with platform doors, there is an unsustainable condition in the Rathaus stop. FPÖ transport spokesman Anton Mahdalik has sharp criticism of the Viennese lines and demands that a temporary solution must finally be found instead of waiting for the long construction times, such as krone.at reported .

Alternatives for affected passengers

Despite the difficult Situation, the Viennese transport company offers some solutions for passengers with mobility restrictions. While the construction work on the Rathaus U2 station is on, a free shuttle service between Volkstheater and the town hall as well as between the town hall and Schottentor is provided. This service is operated by the Vienna local railways transport services and is available daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Passengers can book the service by phone at +43 664 623 65 98, with a pre -order time of a maximum of 15 minutes. If necessary, you can also use the tram lines D, 1, 2 and 71 to achieve other destinations in the area, such as Wiener Linien .

The persistent work is to be continued by 2030, since a new transfer node between the U2 and U5 subway lines is being created here. The current state of the Rathaus stop in the direction of Seestadt is a major challenge for many passengers. The hope is now on a rapid implementation of the necessary structural measures to finally improve the situation for people with disabilities.