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Prague Metro

Prague Metro
Prag Metro Logo.svg
Metro Střížkov 4.jpg
Metro M1 in Střížkov station on line C
Overview
Native name Pražské metro
Locale Prague, Czech Republic
Transit type Rapid transit (subway)
Number of lines 3 (plus 1 approved)
Number of stations 61
Annual ridership 589.2 million (2012)
Website Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy
Operation
Began operation

9 May 1974 (line C) 12 August 1978 (line A)

2 November 1985 (line B)
Operator(s) Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy
(Prague Transport Company)
Number of vehicles 730
Technical
System length 65.2 km (40.5 mi)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Top speed 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph)