U1 Leopoldau-OBLAA

Intro Here’s a comprehensive deep dive into Vienna’s U1 metro line: --- ?? Basic Facts & History Route: Extends approximately 19.3?km from Leopoldau (north) to Oberlaa (south), with 24 stations. Opened: 1978, extended to Leopoldau in 2006 and further south to Oberlaa in 2017. Travel time: End?to?end takes ~34 minutes. Tracks & electrification: 750?V DC third rail; south of Danube mostly underground, north mostly elevated. --- ?? Station List (North → South) 1. Leopoldau (Park & Ride & S-Bahn transfers) 2. Gro?feldsiedlung 3. Aderklaaer?Stra?e 4. Rennbahnweg 5. Kagraner?Platz 6. Kagran 7. Alte?Donau 8. Kaisermühlen–Vienna?International?Centre (near UNO) 9. Donauinsel 10. Vorgartenstra?e 11. Praterstern (U2/S-Bahn) 12. Nestroyplatz 13. Schwedenplatz (U4) 14. Stephansplatz (U3; under cathedral!) 15. Karlsplatz (U2 & U4; major hub) 16. Taubstummengasse 17. Südtiroler?Platz/Hauptbahnhof (S-Bahn) 18. Keplerplatz 19. Reumannplatz 20. Troststra?e 21. Altes?Landgut 22. Alaudagasse 23. Neulaa 24. Oberlaa (end terminus) --- ? Rolling Stock Type U / U11 / U2: Original SGP trains from 1970s–80s, composed of twin car units (3 pairs). Refurbished by 2008 with air?conditioning, energy?resilient brakes, CCTV, and more; capacity ~618 standing + 260 seated; max 80?km/h. Type X: Siemens Inspiro-based six-car units delivered from 2020 onwards; capacity ~928, prep for automated operation and platform doors; first in service June 2023. --- ?? Schedules & Frequencies Operating hours: ~05:00–01:00 daily; continuous 24?hr service Fri/Sat & nights before holidays, every 15?min. Intervals: 2–4?min peak; ~5?min off?peak; evenings ~7–8?min. --- ? In?Train & Station Announcements Departure cues: “Zug f?hrt ab” (Train is departing), followed by a door?close chime (“boop”) and post?departure bell. Station call-out: Robotic Vienna?accent male voice: “Station name. Umsteigen zu den Linien…”