Fourth Metro line expected to cost Prague CZK 45 billion

A project to build a fourth line in Prague’s Metro system will cost up to CZK 45 billion, the CEO of construction firm Metroprojekt, David Krása, told city officials on Wednesday. The price quoted would be for a D line from Náměstí Míru to Písnice; if the city opts for a shorter line starting at Pankrác the price will be CZK 33 billion, Mr. Krása said. Work on the new underground rail line serving the southern part of the Czech capital is projected to begin in 2017 and last for up to six years. Councillor Petr Dolínek said Prague would apply to the government and the EU for financial support for the project.

Author: Ian Willoughby