Overview | |
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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 |
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 1⁄2 in) |
Top speed | 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) |