
Prague Opens its First New Railway Station in 40 Years
For the first time in over 40 years, Prague city has opened a new train station—a move that brings it closer to completing a long-discussed rail link between the city center and Václav Havel Airport. The new Bubny station, along with the modernized rail line leading to Výstaviště, officially opens this weekend. From Saturday, August 2, trains heading toward Kralupy nad Vltavou and Ústí nad Labem will begin using the station. On Monday, August 4, connections from Masaryk Station to Kladno will also start making stops there. “This isn’t just about getting from A to B faster,” said Transport Minister Martin Kupka (ODS). “Bubny is now the heart of a completely new district. The railway is doing what it once did in history—sparking urban growth.” The changes are already visible. The updated line spans just under one kilometer, now built largely on supporting pillars rather than traditional embankments. The 5.6 billion CZK upgrade (partially funded by the European Union) also replaced aging overpasses and added new platforms, elevators, and footbridges to improve access between Letná and Stromovka Park. The new Bubny station has one unusual feature: trains run directly inside the station building. It’s the first time this approach has... The post Prague Opens its First New Railway Station in 40 Years appeared first on Prague Morning .