The City of Prague has begun the tender process for the construction of a new tram connection between Malovanka and Strahov, a project estimated to cost just over CZK 1 billion. The investment is one of the capital’s key transport priorities and aims to improve access to the Strahov university dormitories and the area around the historic stadium. The proposed double-track line will cover a distance of approximately 1.3 kilometres, starting from Bělohorská Street, continuing along Vaníčková Street, and terminating in a loop at Stadion Strahov near the existing bus terminus. The project will also include the reconstruction of sections of Bělohorská and Vaníčková streets, with upgrades to public space, utilities, and traffic organisation. According to Prague’s public transport company (DPP), construction is planned to begin in spring 2026 and take about 18 months to complete, with the new line expected to open in autumn 2027. Once operational, it will replace several bus routes currently serving Strahov, providing a higher-capacity and fully electric mode of transport linking the area with the Dejvická metro station and other parts of the city. Transport officials say the project is part of a broader effort to modernise Prague’s public transport network and extend tram services to under-served districts. In recent years, new lines have been completed in Pankrác, Libuš, Dědina, and Slivence, while additional routes are being prepared for construction in Žižkov and Nové Dvory. The Strahov project also carries local urban-planning importance. Alongside improved mobility, the new line will contribute to the long-term regeneration of the surrounding neighbourhood, which includes student housing, sports facilities, and a proposed redevelopment of the Strahov Stadium. City planners describe the investment as a step toward more efficient, low-emission public transport across Prague’s hilly western districts, strengthening connections between residential areas, campuses, and major infrastructure nodes. Source: CTK