U3 (Vienna U-Bahn)

Summary

Line U3 is a line on the Vienna U-Bahn metro system.[1] Opened in 1991, it currently has 21 stations and a total length of 13.4 km (8.3 mi), from Ottakring to Simmering, making it the shortest line on the network.[2] It is connected to U1 at Stephansplatz, U2 at Volkstheater, U4 at Landstraße and U6 at Westbahnhof.

Line U3
U-Bahn-Linie U3
Line U3 train at Ottakring
Overview
StatusOperational
Termini
Connecting lines
Stations21
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemVienna U-Bahn
Operator(s)Wiener Linien
Depot(s)Erdberg, Ottakring
History
Opened6 April 1991 (1991-04-06)
Technical
Line length13.4 km (8.3 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC third rail

Stations edit

Line U3 currently serves the following stations:[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Prillinger, Horst. "Line U3 Ottakring - Simmering". The Vienna Metro. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. ^ "Verlängerung Ausbau Oberlaa" [Extension to Oberlaa] (PDF) (in German). Wiener Linien. 17 March 2014. p. 2. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
  3. ^ "Schnellverbindungen" [Rapid services] (PDF) (in German). Wiener Linien. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-12.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Metro line U3 (Vienna) at Wikimedia Commons