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U4 closure
30 April to
4 September
Making the U4 fit for the future
OVERVIEW OF CLOSURES
© Wiener Linien/ Johannes Zinner
The ‘green’ underground line has connected Hütteldorf in
the west and Heiligenstadt in the north of Vienna for almost
35 years. For the first time since being commissioned, the
U4 is being interrupted for several months due to modernisation work. In spring 2016, the U4 modernisation project
will enter its most intensive phase: the tracks and platforms
between Hütteldorf and Schönbrunn will be completely
renovated.
 30 April to 1 July 2016: Hütteldorf – Hietzing closed:
During this construction phase, the U4 will run
between Hietzing and Heiligenstadt
 2 July to 4 September 2016: Hütteldorf –
Schönbrunn closed:
At the start of the school holidays, the U4 will run
between Schönbrunn and Heiligenstadt
Replacement services during the
U4 shutdown
WHEN THE U4 IS NOT OPERATING, THE FOLLOWING
ALTERNATIVE LINES WILL STILL BE IN SERVICE:
 Trams: Lines 49, 52 and 58 run very close and at times
parallel to the U4 tracks. Just a few stations on these
tramlines are all that separate you from the main underground transit stations. Depending on the line, more and
longer units than usual will be in service, meaning that
these will arrive at shorter intervals and offer more space.
In order to carry out this extensive work in just four months,
the U4 will only operate between Heiligenstadt and Hietzing
from 30 April until 1 July. Hietzing will then be the temporary
terminus. From 2 July to 4 September, work will continue
beyond Hietzing and the Schönbrunn station will temporarily become the new terminus.
Renewing the infrastructure will lay the foundations for
a more reliable U4. The entire route served by this underground line will be back in service just in time for the start of
the school year on 5 September.
 Express (Schnellbahn) or regional trains: After a short ride
on the S45, S50 and S80, or on regional trains, it is possible to transfer to the underground network at Ottakring,
Heiligenstadt, Handelskai, Westbahnhof, Meidling (train
station) or at the central train station (Hauptbahnhof).
The S45 departs around every 10 minutes travelling to
the north of Vienna. For ÖBB passengers travelling by
express train (Schnellbahn) or regional train from Hütteldorf, it is better not to transfer at Hütteldorf, but to
continue on towards the city centre and debark at one of
the later alternative transfer hubs. It only takes about 7
minutes, for example, from Hütteldorf to Westbahnhof
via the REX or S50 services.
Below you can find an overview of the ÖBB connections
between Hütteldorf and Westbahnhof in the morning and
evening peak periods:
DEP.
CONN.
ARR.
DUR.
DAYS OF SERVICE
Morning peak times heading towards the city centre:
Hütteldorf – Westbahnhof
06:29
REX
06:36
7 min
Mon – Sat
06:33
REX
06:40
7 min
Mon – Fri
06:40
R
06:48
8 min
Mon – Fri
06:54
S 50
07:02
8 min
daily
06:59
REX
07:06
7 min
daily
07:03
REX
07:10
7 min
Mon – Fri
07:24
S 50
07:32
8 min
daily
07:29
REX
07:36
7 min
Mon – Sat
07:33
REX
07:40
7 min
Mon – Fri
07:40
R
07:48
8 min
Mon – Fri
07:54
S 50
08:02
8 min
daily
07:59
REX
08:06
7 min
daily
08:24
S 50
08:32
8 min
daily
08:29
REX
08:36
7 min
Mon – Sat
Evening peak periods heading away from the city centre:
Westbahnhof – Hütteldorf
16:24
REX
16:29
5 min
Mon – Fri
16:28
S 50
16:34
6 min
daily
16:54
REX
16:59
5 min
daily
16:58
S 50
17:04
6 min
daily
17:20
REX
17:26
6 min
Mon – Fri
17:24
REX
17:29
5 min
Mon – Fri
17:28
S 50
17:34
6 min
daily
17:54
REX
17:59
5 min
daily
17:58
S 50
18:04
6 min
daily
18:20
REX
18:26
6 min
Mon – Fri
18:24
REX
18:29
5 min
Mon – Fri
18:28
S 50
18:34
6 min
daily
The S80 also offers a direct connection from Hütteldorf to
Meidling train station (connection to U6), to Hauptbahnhof
(connection to U1) and beyond. The direct services of the S80
line during peak periods are listed below:
DEP.
VIA
MEIDLING
ARR.
DUR.
DAYS OF
SERVICE
Morning peak periods heading towards the city centre:
Hütteldorf – Meidling (train station) – Hauptbahnhof
06:37
06:47
06:54
10/17 min
daily
07:07
07:17
07:24
10/17 min
Mon – Fri
07:37
07:47
07:54
10/17 min
daily
08:07
08:17
08:24
10/17 min
Mon – Fri
Evening peak periods heading away from the city centre:
Hauptbahnhof – Meidling (train station) – Hütteldorf
16:34
16:41
16:51
10/17 min
daily
17:04
17:11
17:21
10/17 min
Mon – Fri
17:34
17:41
17:51
10/17 min
daily
18:04
17:11
18:21
10/17 min
Mon – Fri
 Replacement bus service U4Z: A replacement bus service
(line U4Z) will be operating along the route of the closed
stations on the U4 line. It is also possible to circumvent
the closed stations using this service. However, the
punctuality of this service depends on other road users,
whereas trams and fast trains run independently of road
traffic. This service is a possible alternative, especially for
local residents near the closed stations Ober and Unter
St. Veit and Braunschweiggasse.
 As of 2 July 2016, the second phase of the construction
work will start and the U4 closures will be extended
beyond Schönbrunn. Schönbrunn station will then
temporarily become the terminus. From 2 July, bus lines
56A and 56B will operate via Hietzing to Schönbrunn, so
that a direct connection to the U4 will still be possible.
Please plan for around an additional 15 minutes on your
journey time!
U4 closure Hütteldorf – Hietzing
S45
Direction:
Heiligenstadt U4
Handelskai U6
From 30 April 2016
49
Ottakring
47A
51A
52
U3
Closed
Replacement services
Tram
Regional and express rail services
Replacement bus service U4Z
Bus
Hütteldorfer
Straße
Burggasse/Stadthalle
Hütteldorf
52
Penzing
53A
Unter
St. Veit
U4
58
54A
54B
S80
Hietzing
Meidling
Hauptstraße
Direction:
Bahnhof Meidling U6
Hauptbahnhof U1
Phase 2: from 2 July 2016
U6
10
51A
Direction:
Heiligenstadt U4
Handelskai U6
47A
S45
52
Ottakring
U3
Penzing
Hütteldorfer
Straße
Braunschweiggasse
Ober
St. Veit
Unter
St. Veit
58
54A
54B
S80
Direction
Bahnhof Meidling U6
Hauptbahnhof U1
52
56A
56B
APA-AUFTRAGSGRAFIK
Burggasse/Stadthalle
49
Westbahnhof
52 58
S50
10
Hietzing
Source: Wiener Linien
Phase 1 of the U4
closure between
Hütteldorf and
Hietzing from 30 April
Closed
Replacement services
Tram
Regional and express rail services
Replacement bus service U4Z
Bus
Hütteldorf
53A
Längenfeldgasse
Schönbrunn
U4 closure Hütteldorf – Schönbrunn
49
Westbahnhof
52 58
S50
Braunschweiggasse
Ober
St. Veit
49
Längenfeldgasse
U4
Schönbrunn
Meidling
Hauptstraße
U6
Source: Wiener Linien
APA-AUFTRAGSGRAFIK
Phase 2 of the U4 closure from Hütteldorf
to Schönbrunn from
2 July 2016
 Regarding alternative routes: our hotline staff will be available to help you
on 01 / 7909 100. The customer service
department of the Wiener Linien
can also be contacted via email at
[email protected]. A few
days before the closure, our online
route planner will be able to help you
find the best alternative route.
Michael Zeman
 Michael Zeman, the ombudsman of
the NEU4 project, is available for any concerns of local
residents regarding the U4 modernisation project. You
can reach him on 01 / 7909 79110.
 For general information about the project, visit our
website: www.wienerlinien.at/neu4
Cycling around the U4 closure
The U4 will be closed during the cycling season. From May to
September, many Viennese use bikes, both to and from work
and for daily errands.
The following cycle routes will remain unaffected along the
U4 tracks: The Wienflussradweg cycle path runs 3.6 kilometres from Hütteldorf to Hietzing without traffic lights and
stop signs. The path runs alongside the Wienfluss canal. The
cycle route along the Auhofstraße is signposted and traffic-calming measures exist.
If you’re in the mood, it is possible to cycle to Hietzing,
Schönbrunn or directly to the city centre. It takes between
nine and 15 minutes from Hütteldorf to Hietzing by bike,
depending on your speed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TAKING BICYCLES ON
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
 Underground: Monday to Friday (9:00 – 15:00 and
from 18:30). On Saturdays, Sundays and public
holidays, bicycles are allowed on the underground
all day. Areas where bicycles are permitted are
marked on the train doors.
 Express and regional trains: When enough space
is available, bicycles can be taken onto trains
without any time restrictions (no reservation
possible).
 For safety reasons, bicycles are not permitted on
trams and buses.
The Mobility Agency (Mobilitätsagentur) of the City of Vienna will provide additional bike stands during the closure of
the U4. Free bike checks as well as e-bikes and folding bikes
to try out are intended to encourage people to cycle more. In
May and June, the Mobility Agency information service point
will be situated at the underground station Hietzing and, in
July and August, at Schönbrunn station. You can find further
information regarding cycling during the U4 closure under
www.fahrradwien.at.
© Stephan Doleschal/ Mobilitätsagentur Wien
For any queries about the U4
modernisation project
© Wiener Linien/ Johannes Zinner
From 6 June to 1 July 2016, work on the reversing loop at
Hietzing will make it necessary for trains to turn around at
Hietzing. This means that the departure platforms at Hietzing and Schönbrunn stations will continuously alternate
during this period.
Staff and platform displays will inform passengers which
platform the next train will depart from.
For further information visit:
www.wienerlinien.at/neu4
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Kundeninformation / NEU4 / 03.2016

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