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Nlingenfel Mar 7th, 2013 03:51 AM

Handicapped accessible subway stations in Vienna
 
I have been trying to find a link that gives the stations with elevators. Can anyone help? I broke my ankle in August and had to cancel my August trip, but we are going in April and I want to cut out as many steps as I can. I have been to Vienna before, but when you have no problems, you just don't pay much attention to these things. Thanks in advance for any help.

molker Mar 7th, 2013 04:25 AM

All subway/UBahn stations have elevators.
many with moving stairs/wscalators also.

Also many of the newer streetcars are built to be almodt level with the street making for easy access without steps.
Some bus models now with a " kneeling " feature that lowers bus close ton the street for ease of boarding- go to front door this feature is activated by the driver.

PatrickLondon Mar 7th, 2013 05:22 AM

The Vienna public transport authority has a page on this (if your German is up to it);
http://www.wienerlinien.at/eportal/e...annelId/-31437

After the bit about the kneeling buses, it goes on to say:
<i>The modern V-trains are completely accessible. As well as more space for passengers with wheelchairs or baby-buggies, the gap between the platform edges and the train has been minimised and additional retractable ramps installed.

Access to all U-Bahn stations and over 95% of the tram and bus stops has been made barrier-free through ramps and lifts, making the Wiener Linien a Europe-wide front-runner.</i>

Nlingenfel Mar 7th, 2013 12:34 PM

Thank you very much.


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