# Vienna green tram track expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vienna-green-tram-track-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-09T11:36:06.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Vienna is expanding its green tram track infrastructure to mitigate urban heat and manage rainwater. Wiener Linien is adding 600 meters of vegetation to the city’s existing 12-kilometer network, with completion expected by the end of October.

The project utilizes various planting methods, including grass, drought-resistant sedum, and perforated plates with greenery. These installations are designed to cool the urban environment through evaporation, bind dust, and reduce noise pollution. 

New sections are being implemented across several tram lines, including lines 1, 11, 18, and 71. Specific work includes the extension of Line 18 near the Ernst-Happel Stadium and developments in areas such as Windtenstraße, Pantucekgasse, and Simmeringer Hauptstraße.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Vienna expands green tram track network to combat urban heat

Vienna is adding 600 meters of green tram tracks to its 12-kilometer network to help cool the city and manage rainwater through natural vegetation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vienna-expands-green-tram-track-network-to-combat-urban-heat-1

### 2026-09-24: Vienna expands green tram track network to combat urban heat

Vienna is adding 600 meters of green tram tracks this year to combat urban heat and manage rainwater, expanding its existing 12-kilometer network of grass and sedum-covered tracks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vienna-expands-green-tram-track-infrastructure

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