Prague Metro

The Prague Metro (Czech: Pražské metro) is the rapid transit network of Prague, Czech Republic. Founded in 1974, the system consists of three lines (A, B and C) serving 61 stations (predominantly with island platforms), and is 65.2 kilometres (40.5 mi) long. The system served 568 million passengers in 2021 (about 1.55 million daily).

Prague Metro
Overview
Native namePražské metro
LocalePrague, Czech Republic
Transit typeRapid transit (subway)
Number of lines3 (plus 1 under construction)
Number of stations61
Daily ridership1.55 million (2021)
Annual ridership589.2 million (2012)
WebsiteDopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy
Operation
Began operation9 May 1974 (Line C)
12 August 1978 (Line A)
2 November 1985 (Line B)
Operator(s)Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy
(Prague Public Transport Company)
Number of vehicles730
Train length69.6 m (228 ft 4 in)
Technical
System length65.4 km (40.6 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Electrification750 V DC third rail
Average speed36 kilometres per hour (22 mph)
Top speed80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)

Two types of rolling stock are used on the Metro: the 81-71M (a completely modernized variant of the original 81-717/714.1), and the Metro M1. All the lines are controlled automatically from the central dispatching, near I.P. Pavlova station. The Metro is operated by the Prague Public Transit Company (Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy, DPP), and integrated in the Prague Integrated Transport (Pražská integrovaná doprava, PID) system.

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