CAT: From Next Week, Every Twelve Minutes to Vienna Airport

As the reports indicate, the disruption is a result of the fire at Praterstern station. Details on the extent of the damage or the expected duration of the repairs were not specified in the available sources.

Impact on Airport Traffic

The affected trains are currently not running on their regular section. Commuters and air travelers are therefore dependent on alternative routes or must accept longer journeys between the train stations and Vienna Airport.

For the Airport Express CAT, which normally runs non-stop from the arrival terminal to the city center and back, the outage means a significant reduction in available capacity. The route between Wien Mitte and Vienna/Schwechat Airport is therefore currently usable only to a limited extent.

According to the available information, however, service is expected to become more frequent again as early as next week. An interval of twelve minutes is planned, so travelers can at least expect a more reliable frequency, even though the trunk line itself has not yet been fully reopened.

Outlook for Next Week

The measure affects both the CAT and the S7 and the REX7, which operate on the affected section between Wien Mitte and Geiselbergstraße. This will restore at least part of the previous service.

As reported, the connection between Floridsdorf and Hauptbahnhof remains disrupted, as does the Wien Mitte–Geiselbergstraße route. Travelers must continue to expect restrictions on this relation until the damage caused by the cable fire has been repaired.

Vienna/Schwechat Airport remains accessible, but no longer with the accustomed comfort of the CAT. Passengers are asked to check the current connections and possible alternatives before starting their journey.