What You Need to Know About the Vienna S-Bahn Fire Disruption
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The cause of the cable fire at the Praterstern interlocking is still unclear, there is currently no indication of external debt, says ÖBB spokesman Judith Winder. The timetable for the construction work on the main line is not at risk. And if it gets tight for the passengers, consider further replacement measures.
The investigation of the severe cable fire in the Vienna S-Bahn network is still in full swing. As reported, the fire had far-reaching consequences on Thursday in the Praterstern area. Not only do 20 kilometres of cable have to be exchanged, for the passengers the incident has caused massive problems. It has been ruled out so far that someone has set the fire, there are no signs of vandalism. "What exactly caused this fire has to be investigated…
What you need to know about the Vienna S-Bahn fire disruption
Passengers face weeks of extra disruption after major damage at Praterstern forced ÖBB to bring forward parts of the timetable prepared for Vienna's long-term S-Bahn closure. This affects journeys to and from the central station and the airport, among other areas of Vienna.
At the cable fire on Thursday, 20 kilometres of cable burned down. ÖBB will start on Friday in the emergency timetable.
After a cable fire in the Praterstern area in the Vienna S-Bahn network, the cause was still unclear on Friday. It was ruled out that someone had set the fire, there were no signs of vandalism. 20 kilometres of cables were damaged during the fire at night on Thursday and must be exchanged. For passengers there are still massive restrictions and delays. Since today, an emergency timetable between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof has been in force.
A nocturnal cable fire at Praterstern has caused significant damage to the Vienna S-Bahn line. Therefore, passengers to and from Vienna Airport also have temporarily changed connections.
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