"End Station Violence": Wiener Linien Launch Anti-Violence Campaign

As part of the international UN campaign "Orange the World," Wiener Linien is also participating with its own initiative. Under the motto "End Station for Violence," the transport company is raising awareness of the issue from November 25 to December 10 – the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence." The focus is on visibility, education, and the commitment to safe public transport for everyone.

U3 Becomes the Action Line

The U3 line – known as the "orange line" – is at the center of the campaign: At the terminal stations Ottakring and Simmering, the message "End Station for Violence!" is prominently displayed. Additionally, it will be shown on the departure monitors throughout the network on November 25. Every third bench on the U3 is marked with a sticker reminding of the alarming statistic: Every third woman is affected by physical and/or sexual violence in her lifetime.

Additionally, Wiener Linien, together with WienXtra, is releasing several videos on the topic of safety in everyday public transport on their social media channels. Alexandra Reinagl, Managing Director of Wiener Linien, emphasizes: "Violence against women is not a women's issue – it concerns us all."

Safety in the Vienna Public Transport Network

The campaign is embedded in a comprehensive safety concept: 15,000 cameras, emergency call systems in all stations, 300 security staff on duty, and body cams for security personnel are standard. Even historical stations have been modernized with LED lighting. The control center is networked around the clock with law enforcement and emergency services.

Under the motto "When in doubt, it's an emergency," Wiener Linien calls on passengers to show civil courage – without putting themselves in danger. Emergency call points in stations and vehicles allow direct contact with the control center. Safety tips for passengers are available here.

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