The Czech Ministry of Transport has unveiled a project featuring Underground Station Construction beneath Prague’s main railway hub. This development will enhance transport accessibility and improve passenger flow within the metropolitan area. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

How Underground Station Construction Will Transform Prague’s Transport?
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Underground Station Construction: Key Project Decisions

The plan includes a two-level station connected by two double-track tunnels with four underground platforms. Railway infrastructure operator Správa železnic (SŽ) designed the project while considering increasing transportation demand.

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Each tunnel will be placed at a different level, with a total length of 10.6 kilometers. This separation will efficiently manage long-distance and regional train traffic, improving overall network capacity.

How Underground Station Construction Will Transform Prague’s Transport?

Officials reviewed three project options, including modifications, but they ultimately rejected two proposals. The first option involved two platforms and a four-track tunnel, while the second proposed a single station.

The selected plan includes five stations, significantly improving pedestrian and transport accessibility. Construction costs are estimated at CZK 185 billion (€7.66 billion).

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