The U2 now also travels again the section between Schottentor and Karlsplatz, where operations had been suspended since 2021. The reason for the closure was work for the future U2/U5 line cross. Among other things, sliding doors were installed on the platform of the recently closed section, which did not exist in the Vienna subway network before.
Viennese Public Transport: Goodbye U2 Partial Closure - Hello Platform Doors
6-12-2024, 08:26
From Friday, the journey to work or to friends will become a bit easier for some Viennese, as the U2 partial closure is removed from the public transport network. In addition, platform doors make their premiere.
Viennese U2 Partial Closure Ends - Platform Doors Are Here
They are intended to later enable the fully automatic operation of the driverless U5. Originally, operations on the section should have been resumed more than a year ago. However, technical problems led to delays. The U2 will continue to run to Karlsplatz at least until 2030. After that, it will branch off at the Rathaus junction onto the completely newly built route towards Matzleinsdorfer Platz.
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