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U-Bahn Wien

Vienna U-Bahn
U-Bahn Wien.svg
U4 Stadtpark5.JPG
V-type train in Stadtpark station
Overview
Native name U-Bahn Wien
Locale Vienna, Austria
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 5
Number of stations 104
Daily ridership 1.3 million (avg. daily, 2009)
Annual ridership 439.8 million (2014)
Website Wiener Linien
Operation
Began operation 8 May 1976; 40 years ago (1976-05-08)
(test operation)
25 February 1978; 38 years ago (1978-02-25)
(official opening)
Operator(s) Wiener Linien
Number of vehicles 778
Headway 2–15 minutes
Technical
System length 78.5 km (48.8 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Electrification 750 V DC Third rail (U1-4)
Overhead lines (U6)
Average speed 32.5 km/h (20.2 mph)
Top speed 85 km/h (53 mph)