Features of the metro (Prague)

The construction of the first branch of the Prague metro began in 1966. Initially, it was planned to build a line for a high-speed tram. But in the course of work, a project was approved for the construction of the metro. Prague May 9, 1974, solemnly celebrated the opening of the first launch site. Its initial station was the point "SOKOLOVSKA", and the final one - "KACHEROV". At that time, its length was 7.5 kilometers and consisted of nine stations. At the moment on this part of the road some stations have been renamed, and the line itself has expanded. The first metro line is in the third metro line. Prague is still the only city in the Czech Republic, where three branches of the subway, three interchange nodes and fifty seven stations function fully.

The total length of the metro in Prague is fifty-three kilometers. All three branches on the subway map are indicated by colored lines and are signed in large Latin letters. Line "A" is displayed in green, line "B" is yellow, and line "C" is red. The draft of the Prague transport enterprise provides for the creation of the fourth line "D", which will be marked on the map in blue. Most of the stations are buried deep underground. In the sleeping areas of the city and on the outskirts, railway branches run on the surface of the earth or at a depth of twenty meters. Four sections of the path of all three branches pass under the local river Vltava.

The Prague underground refers to the "heavy rail". His project is designed for maximum passenger capacity and a deep location beneath the ground. This is the main difference from light rail or underground tram.

On the surface of the subway lead escalator tunnels. Some stations also provide an elevator for these purposes. The metro bridges (Prague) intersect at different levels. With the help of manipulator devices, trains quietly ply on their routes. Passengers use escalators and transitions at interchange nodes.

The system of movement of metro trains is organized so that the passenger, having risen on the surface and sitting in public transport, will be able to quickly reach the city center or historical places. The land transport system of Prague is adapted for the work of the underground. Therefore, the majority of passengers in rush hour prefer to be on those sites where urban land transport is concentrated. At this time, the trains are moving intensively, the interval of traffic is minimal, and the number of cars is larger than during normal hours and on weekends.

The metro is open from five in the morning until the end of the day. On weekends and holidays, the metro schedule is extended by one hour.

Prague, Metro - an interesting fact

The Cold War period influenced the construction of stations that were designed as a shelter for the urban population during the evacuation period. Most of the sites are at a depth of forty meters. In 2002 the strongest flood flooded 19 deep metro stations. Prague (more precisely, the specialists of this city) to restore the efficiency of all the lines for more than half a year carried out restoration work.