Public transport boss in conversation

“The U6 line is a real panopticon”

Alexandra Reinagl with a vision: "I want to have the best and most attractive public transport network by 2030."(Bild: Zwefo)

Lack of air conditioning, construction delays, German language problems and costs in the millions - what's going on at Wiener Linien? That's what we wanted to know from boss Alexandra Reinagl, who also describes the bright side of the public transport network.

"Krone": Ms. Reinagl, when was the last time you had to squeeze into a hopelessly overcrowded, unair-conditioned subway train after a breakdown in summer heat of more than 30 degrees?
Alexandra Reinagl: It rarely happens to me. Not because I rarely take the subway, but because I'm probably lucky. But I know these situations.