Prague Pneumatic Post - Lanes and Stations

Lanes and Stations

The Prague pneumatic post network consists of five main lanes arranged in a star topology, fitted with switches and concentrators, and of subscriber's lines. The total length of the lanes is about 55 kilometers. Some of the most frequented segments have two pipes (one for each direction), but the majority of the lanes use a single pipe and the direction is determined by setting up the pumps to run in the desired direction. The main lanes connect the following post offices and bureaus:

• Jindřišská st. – Prague 2, Prague 3, Prague 10
• Jindřišská st. – Prague 1, Prague 2
• Jindřišská st. – Prague 5
• Jindřišská st. – Prague 6
• Jindřišská st. – Prague 7

Originally there were 16 subscriber's lines, but only 7 have been preserved up till today. A total of 24 pneumatic post stations remain today.

The network crosses the river Vltava in three spots making use of bridges (Hlávkův most, Mánesův most, most Legií).