Vienna S-Bahn core line closes for one year, testing commuter network

Vienna's central S-Bahn section between Praterstern and Hauptbahnhof/St. Marx closes for a full year starting Monday, following a cable fire that had already disrupted holiday service. The closure of the Southeast Tangent will force significant rerouting and strain the city's public transport capacity, with patience urged for commuters. The long duration and centrality of the line make this a major test of Vienna's transport resilience.