Layout and Stations
The Prague Metro system is laid out as a triangle, with all three lines meeting in the center of the city at three interchange stations. Each interchange station has two halls, one hall for each line. The depth of the stations (and the connecting lines) varies considerably. The deepest station is Náměstí Míru, located 52 meters under the ground. Parts of the tracks in the city center were mostly bored using the tunneling shield. Outer parts were dug by the cut-and-cover method and the stations are only a few meters under the surface. The B line partly runs in a glassed-in tunnel above the ground.
Most stations have a single platform in the center of the station hall (tunnel) serving both directions. The sub-surface stations have a straight ceiling sometimes supported by columns. The deep-level stations are larger tunnels with the track tunnels on each side. The walls of many stations are decorated using colored aluminium panels, each station having its own color.
| # | Name | Opened | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Line A (Linka A) | 1978 | 11.0 km | 13 |
| B | Line B (Linka B) | 1985 | 25.6 km | 24 |
| C | Line C (Linka C) | 1974 | 22.7 km | 20 |
| Total: | 59.3 km | 57 (transfer stations counted as two; see above) |
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