Track damage in Vienna: S-Bahn remains restricted until 7 p.m.!

Track damage in Vienna: S-Bahn remains restricted until 7 p.m.!

In Vienna, damage to the track between Matzleinsdorfer Platz and the Belvedere district is causing significant restrictions on public transport. Loud oe24 Passengers must expect delays and train cancellations until 7 p.m. The S-Bahn lines as well as regional express and regional trains, which have to be rerouted, are particularly affected.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when a defect was discovered in a switch on the main line between the main station and Matzleinsdorfer Platz. This means that trains have to be rerouted from the Quartier Belvedere and Matzleinsdorfer Platz stops, as well mydistrict reported. Some regional trains are canceled and only limited train service is possible on the S-Bahn between Vienna Matzleinsdorfer Platz and Vienna Quartier Belvedere. Single-track operation brings additional challenges.

Repair work is underway

The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are working intensively to resolve the problem. The defect occurred in the switch heart, a central component of the switch. While a disruption was initially announced until Whitsun Sunday, June 8th, 11:59 p.m., the repair process was accelerated. A fix is ​​now expected by Wednesday, 7 p.m. A disruption until June 8th can now be ruled out.

Meanwhile, passengers with a valid ÖBB ticket can also use Wiener Linien to get to their destinations, as Wiener Linien states on its website wienerlinien.at communicate. This is an important step to mitigate the impact of the disruption and provide commuters with an alternative.

Passengers should stay informed

Affected passengers are advised to keep up to date with current information and possible delays. ÖBB and Wiener Linien are working together to get train traffic back to normal as quickly as possible. Until then, travelers must expect an irregular schedule and associated diversions.

The ongoing modernization of Vienna's transport network remains a focus, as such disruptions point to the need to maintain and improve the infrastructure. Passengers are asked to be considerate of the situation and, if necessary, consider alternative routes.