RAPID TRANSIT IN VIENNA

A description is given of progress in the building of Vienna's underground railway system - the U-bahn. The first phase which includes the U1, U2 and U4 lines is completed and the second phase comprising the U3 and U6 should be completed by 1990. The new stations and trains are briefly described and illustrated. The underground system is only now being constructed despite plans being made as far back as the 19th century. An outline is given of the historical reasons for the delay in proceeding with construction (i.e. Lack of money, building of an alternative stadtbahn and and investment in the tramways). As a result of the U-bahn system several areas of the city have been pedestrianised and have become more attractive areas to live, work and shop in. (TRRL)

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    Ian Allan Limited

    Terminal House
    Shepperton, Middlesex  England  TW17 8AS
  • Authors:
    • Neves, J
  • Publication Date: 1983-11

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; Photos;
  • Pagination: p. 581-583
  • Serial:
    • MODERN RAILWAYS
    • Volume: 40
    • Issue Number: 422
    • Publisher: Ian Allan Publishing, Limited
    • ISSN: 0026-8356

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00382816
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD, TRIS
  • Created Date: Apr 30 1984 12:00AM