The Wiener Linien gradually increases the normal operation of subway, bus and bim.
“Even during the challenging Corona period, Wiener Linien brought people safely and quickly from A to B, thanks to all employees for this. With the gradual relaxation of the Corona measures on the part of the Federal Government, Wiener Linien is of course strengthening it Offer, the subway will be back in normal operation on May 11, “said Ulli Sima, councilor for public transport. Wiener Linien continues to rely on proven safety measures such as mouth-nose protection, daily thorough cleaning and informational announcements for the passengers.
“We have already tightened our intervals after Easter to open the first shops. By returning to normal operations, we will ensure that the Viennese are still able to move quickly and safely in Vienna as usual after the easing,” said Alexandra Reinagl, managing director of Wiener lines.
All U6 trains go to Siebenhirten
The Wiener Linien had already compressed the intervals after Easter in a first step. After returning to the normal timetable, the subway lines are on the move again at two to three minute intervals during peak hours. Bus and bus lines such as 6, 43 or 26A are also heavily frequented at peak times every three minutes.
“In addition, every U6 train will go to Siebenhirten from May 11th. This will expand the public transport offer enormously for the growing number of passengers in Liesing,” said Simi, the councilor for public transport, about this expansion of the offer, which is part of the comprehensive U6 -Package was agreed in the previous year.
As there will be a curfew at 11 p.m. for restaurants from May, the night subway will still not run. For urgent nightly journeys, the current offer with night buses remains.
Security measures remain in place
Wiener Linien has implemented numerous measures in recent weeks to protect the health of passengers and employees. These health measures remain in place.
– Mouth-nose protection: covering the mouth and nose is anchored in the transport conditions. The mouth-nose protection obligation applies in the vehicles and in the subway stations from the validation block. Employees wear mouth-nose protective masks when in contact with customers.
– Doors open automatically: In all vehicles in which this is technically possible, the drivers open the doors centrally at the stops and stations.
– First door of bus and bim closed: The first doors of buses and high-floor trams are locked to create a safe distance between passengers and drivers. In addition, the driver seats that do not have a closed cabin are secured with barrier tapes.
– Thorough cleaning: All stations, vehicles and areas with which passengers come into contact are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected every day.
– Announcements and information: Wiener Linien informs its passengers with behavioral tips in announcements and on the information screens.
