Prague Metro

GENERAL INFORMATION  Prague Metro is the fastest and busiest means of transport in the capital.  Prague Metro has three lines A, B and C.  Each line is represented by its own colour: Line A green Line B yellow Line C red.  It operates from 4-5 in the morning approximately till midnight  During rush hour, there are trains every 1 to 3 minutes. Off-peak there are 4-10 minutes intervals  It has around 60 kilometers of mostly underground railways.  Its construction began in the 1970s under Russian supervision and consultancy  Line A is now being expanded with 4 new stations to be added.

STATIONS  There are 57 stations including three transfer stations.  Stations are quite large with nice design and walls decorated with colored panels.  Usually there is one platform serving both directions.  There are many different exits from the stations so you should follow the signposts.  The central hubs include Můstek, Muzeum and Florenc all located in the city centre where the lines intersect.  All stations have escalators.  The deepest station is 52 meters under the ground.

TICKETS  Ticket vending machines are installed in all metro stations.  Tickets are also available at information kiosks and tobacconists.  It is also possible to buy an SMS ticket using a mobile phone.  You must buy and stamp your ticket before boarding the train.  Normally, you need a single ticket which is 24 CZK.  Tourists can buy a 24 hour pass or a 3 or 5 day pass  Season ticket can be purchased online as a smart card called Opencard.

ADVICE  Uniformed ticket inspectors can stop you and have the right to check your tickets.  Beware of pickpockets.  Be cautious when you use the escalators.  Pay attention to on-board announcements which are as follows: Name of the station where the train is currently stopped Door-closing warning Name of the next station  Strong cold wind occassionally blowing through the stations.

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