Prague City Hall has announced a tender valued at approximately CZK 7.12 billion (excluding VAT) for the construction of a new transport terminal at Smíchov station. According to information published in the public procurement bulletin, the project will include a bus terminal above the station platforms, a P+R parking facility west of the station, and upgrades to Nádražní Street. The new terminal is intended to integrate multiple modes of transport, connecting trains, the metro, city and intercity buses, and trams within one complex. Plans call for underpasses linking Nádražní Street to the train platforms. The relocated bus terminal, currently at Na Knížecí, will be situated above the station. The metro will remain below ground level, and all levels will be interconnected for easier transfers between transport modes. Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib recently confirmed that the project has received a building permit, with construction expected to start next year. Separately, the Railway Administration (SŽ) has begun modernization work on the train stop and track systems at Smíchov station, a project with a budget of CZK 5.1 billion. Preparations are also underway to renovate the station building, including replacing the current southern wing with a new four-story structure that will accommodate shops and restaurants. Smíchov station, which opened in 1862 as Prague’s second major railway hub, has undergone various changes over the years. The original station buildings were not preserved, in part due to damage sustained during World War II. The current station structure dates back to the 1950s. Along with the main station and Masaryk station, Smíchov remains one of Prague’s key railway hubs. Source: CTK Photo: Smíchov station, IPR Praha