U3 (Vienna U-Bahn)
Metro line in Vienna
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Line U3 is a line on the Vienna U-Bahn metro system.[1] Opened in 1991, it currently has 21 stations and a total length of 13.4 km (8.3 mi), from Ottakring to Simmering, making it the shortest line on the network.[2] It is connected to U1 at Stephansplatz, U2 at Volkstheater, U4 at Landstraße and U6 at Westbahnhof.
| Line U3 U-Bahn-Linie U3 | |
|---|---|
| |
 Line U3 train at Ottakring | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Termini | |
| Connecting lines |      |
| Stations | 21 |
| Service | |
| Type | Rapid transit |
| System | Vienna U-Bahn |
| Operator | Wiener Linien |
| Depot(s) | Erdberg, Ottakring |
| History | |
| Opened | 6 April 1991 |
| Last extension | 2003 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 13.4 km (8.3 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC third rail |
It is also currently the only Vienna U-Bahn Line not to be connected with the Badner Bahn.
Stations
Line U3 currently serves the following stations:[3]
- Ottakring (transfer to:
- P+R park & ride facility) - Kendlerstraße
- Hütteldorfer Straße
- Johnstraße
- Schweglerstraße
- Westbahnhof (transfer to:
) - Zieglergasse
- Neubaugasse
- Volkstheater (transfer to:
) - Herrengasse
- Stephansplatz (transfer to:
) - Stubentor
- Landstraße (transfer to:
) - Rochusgasse
- Kardinal-Nagl-Platz
- Schlachthausgasse
- Erdberg ( P+R park & ride facility)
- Gasometer
- Zippererstraße
- Enkplatz
- Simmering (transfer to:
)
