U4 closure 30 April to 4 September Making the fi t for the future OVERVIEW OF CLOSURES

The ‘green’ underground line has connected Hütteldorf in  30 April to 1 July 2016: Hütteldorf – closed: the west and Heiligenstadt in the north of for almost During this construction phase, the U4 will run 35 years. For the fi rst time since being commissioned, the between Hietzing and Heiligenstadt U4 is being interrupted for several months due to moderni-  2 July to 4 September 2016: Hütteldorf – sation work. In spring 2016, the U4 modernisation project Schönbrunn closed: will enter its most intensive phase: the tracks and platforms At the start of the school holidays, the U4 will run between Hütteldorf and Schönbrunn will be completely between Schönbrunn and Heiligenstadt renovated.

Replacement services during the U4 shutdown © / Johannes Zinner Linien/ Wiener © WHEN THE U 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 under- ground 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 o er more space.

In order to carry out this extensive work in just four months,  Express (Schnellbahn) or regional trains: After a short ride the U4 will only operate between Heiligenstadt and Hietzing on the S45, S50 and S80, or on regional trains, it is possib- from 30 April until 1 July. Hietzing will then be the temporary le to transfer to the underground network at , terminus. From 2 July to 4 September, work will continue Heiligenstadt, Handelskai, Westbahnhof, (train beyond Hietzing and the Schönbrunn station will tempo- station) or at the central train station (Hauptbahnhof). rarily become the new terminus. The S45 departs around every 10 minutes travelling to the north of Vienna. For ÖBB passengers travelling by Renewing the infrastructure will lay the foundations for express train (Schnellbahn) or regional train from Hüt- a more reliable U4. The entire route served by this under- teldorf, it is better not to transfer at Hütteldorf, but to ground line will be back in service just in time for the start of continue on towards the city centre and debark at one of the school year on 5 September. 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 fi nd an overview of the ÖBB connections The S80 also o ers a direct connection from Hütteldorf to between Hütteldorf and Westbahnhof in the morning and Meidling train station (connection to ), to Hauptbahnhof evening peak periods: (connection to ) and beyond. The direct services of the S80 line during peak periods are listed below: D E P. CONN. ARR. DUR. DAYS OF SERVICE Morning peak times heading towards the city centre: D E P. VIA ARR. DUR. DAYS OF Hütteldorf – Westbahnhof MEIDLING SERVICE : REX : 7 min Mon – Sat Morning peak periods heading towards the city centre: Hütteldorf – Meidling (train station) – Hauptbahnhof : REX : 7 min Mon – Fri : : : 10/17 min daily : R : 8 min Mon – Fri : : : 10/17 min Mon – Fri : S 50 : 8 min daily : : : 10/17 min daily : REX : 7 min daily : : : 10/17 min Mon – Fri

: REX : 7 min Mon – Fri Johannes Zinner Linien/ Wiener © : S 50 : 8 min daily Evening peak periods heading away from the city centre: Hauptbahnhof – Meidling (train station) – Hütteldorf : REX : 7 min Mon – Sat 16:34 : 16:51 10/17 min daily : REX : 7 min Mon – Fri 17:04 : 17:21 10/17 min Mon – Fri : R : 8 min Mon – Fri : S 50 : 8 min daily 17:34 : 17:51 10/17 min daily : REX : 7 min daily 18:04 : 18:21 10/17 min Mon – Fri : S 50 : 8 min daily  Replacement bus service U4Z: A replacement bus service : REX : 7 min Mon – Sat (line U4Z) will be operating along the route of the closed Evening peak periods heading away from the city centre: stations on the U4 line. It is also possible to circumvent Westbahnhof – Hütteldorf the closed stations using this service. However, the 16:24 REX 16:29 5 min Mon – Fri punctuality of this service depends on other road users, 16:28 S 50 16:34 6 min daily whereas trams and fast trains run independently of road tra c. This service is a possible alternative, especially for 16:54 REX 16:59 5 min daily local residents near the closed stations Ober and Unter 16:58 S 50 17:04 6 min daily St. Veit and Braunschweiggasse. 17:20 REX 17:26 6 min Mon – Fri 17:24 REX 17:29 5 min Mon – Fri  As of 2 July 2016, the second phase of the construction work will start and the U4 closures will be extended 17:28 S 50 17:34 6 min daily beyond Schönbrunn. Schönbrunn station will then 17:54 REX 17:59 5 min daily temporarily become the terminus. From 2 July, bus lines 17:58 S 50 18:04 6 min daily 56A and 56B will operate via Hietzing to Schönbrunn, so 18:20 REX 18:26 6 min Mon – Fri that a direct connection to the U4 will still be possible. 18:24 REX 18:29 5 min Mon – Fri Please plan for around an additional 15 minutes on your 18:28 S 50 18:34 6 min daily journey time! Closed U4 closure Hütteldorf – Hietzing Ottakring Replacement services S45 Tram From 30 April 2016 Direction: Regional and express rail services Heiligenstadt U4 Replacement bus service U4Z Handelskai U6 Bus 49 47A 51A Hütteldorfer 52 Straße 49 Burggasse/Stadthalle Hütteldorf Westbahnhof 52 S50 52 58 Braunschweig- 53A Ober gasse St. Veit Unter St. Veit U4

58 Hietzing Schönbrunn Längenfeld- gasse 54A Direction: Meidling S80 Phase 1 of the U4 54B Bahnhof Meidling U6 Hauptstraße Hauptbahnhof U1 closure between Source: Wiener Linien Hütteldorf and U6 APA-AUFTRAGSGRAFIK Hietzing from 30 April

U4 closure Hütteldorf – Schönbrunn Closed Ottakring Replacement services 10 Phase 2: from 2 July 2016 U3 Tram 51A Regional and express rail services Direction: Replacement bus service U4Z Bus 49 Heiligenstadt U4 47A Handelskai U6 Hütteldorfer 52 S45 Straße 49 Burggasse/Stadthalle Hütteldorf Westbahnhof Penzing 52 S50 52 58 53A Braunschweig- Ober gasse St. Veit Unter 10 St. Veit U4 Längenfeld- gasse 58 Hietzing Schönbrunn S80 56A 54A Meidling Direction Phase 2 of the U4 clo- 54B 56B Hauptstraße Bahnhof Meidling U6 sure from Hütteldorf Hauptbahnhof U1 U6 Source: Wiener Linien to Schönbrunn from APA-AUFTRAGSGRAFIK 2 July 2016 For any queries about the U4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TAKING BICYCLES ON modernisation project PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

 Underground: Monday to Friday (9:00 – 15:00 and  Regarding alternative routes: our hot- from 18:30). On Saturdays, Sundays and public line sta will be available to help you holidays, bicycles are allowed on the underground on 01 / 7909 100. The customer service all day. Areas where bicycles are permitted are department of the Wiener Linien marked on the train doors. can also be contacted via email at  Express and regional trains: When enough space [email protected]. A few is available, bicycles can be taken onto trains days before the closure, our online without any time restrictions (no reservation route planner will be able to help you possible). fi nd the best alternative route. Michael Zeman  For safety reasons, bicycles are not permitted on  Michael Zeman, the ombudsman of trams and buses. the NEU4 project, is available for any concerns of local residents regarding the U4 modernisation project. You can reach him on 01 / 7909 79110. The Mobility Agency (Mobilitätsagentur) of the City of Vien-  For general information about the project, visit our na will provide additional bike stands during the closure of website: www.wienerlinien.at/neu4 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 Cycling around the U4 closure July and August, at Schönbrunn station. You can fi nd further information regarding cycling during the U4 closure under www.fahrradwien.at. 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 una ected along the U4 tracks: The Wienfl ussradweg cycle path runs 3.6 kilome- tres from Hütteldorf to Hietzing without tra c lights and stop signs. The path runs alongside the Wienfl uss canal. The cycle route along the Auhofstraße is signposted and traf- fi c-calming measures exist. © Stephan Doleschal/ Mobilitätsagentur Mobilitätsagentur © Stephan Doleschal/ 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. The S80 also o ers 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:

D E P. VIA ARR. DUR. DAYS OF MEIDLING SERVICE Morning peak periods heading towards the city centre: Hütteldorf – Meidling (train station) – Hauptbahnhof : : : 10/17 min daily : : : 10/17 min Mon – Fri : : : 10/17 min daily : : : 10/17 min Mon – Fri © Wiener Linien/ Johannes Zinner Linien/ Wiener © Evening peak periods heading away from the city centre: Hauptbahnhof – Meidling (train station) – Hütteldorf 16:34 : 16:51 10/17 min daily From 6 June to 1 July 2016, work on the reversing loop at 17:04 : 17:21 10/17 min Mon – Fri Hietzing will make it necessary for trains to turn around at Hietzing. This means that the departure platforms at Hiet- 17:34 : 17:51 10/17 min daily zing and Schönbrunn stations will continuously alternate 18:04 : 18:21 10/17 min Mon – Fri during this period.

 Replacement bus service U4Z: A replacement bus service Sta and platform displays will inform passengers which (line U4Z) will be operating along the route of the closed platform the next train will depart from. 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, For further information visit: whereas trams and fast trains run independently of road tra c. This service is a possible alternative, especially for local residents near the closed stations Ober and Unter www.wienerlinien.at/neu4 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. Eigentümer, Herausgeber und Verleger: Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG Gestaltung: Rotfi lter GmbH, www.rotfi lter.com Please plan for around an additional 15 minutes on your Druck: Gerin, 2120 Wolkersdorf, Änderungen vorbehalten. journey time! Der Umwelt zuliebe auf ökologischem Papier gedruckt.

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