After 40 years, Prague welcomes a new railway station: the reconstructed Praha–Bubny enters service.

Prague’s new Praha–Bubny railway station, under reconstruction since 2023, officially opened its doors to passengers on August 2, 2025. Replacing the old and modest 1920s-era station, this spacious and modern building brings renewed vitality to the Holešovice district north of the city center.

The station features a striking, cavernous design measuring 250 by 50 meters, built with reinforced concrete and topped with skylights that flood the interior with natural light. What sets Praha–Bubny apart is its architectural uniqueness: the trains actually enter into the building—rather than run alongside it—making it the only station of its kind in the Czech Republic.

This opening is just one part of a broader infrastructure upgrade aiming to enhance rail links to the west of Prague, including connections to Václav Havel Airport and Kladno. A newly operational stop near the Výstaviště exhibition grounds now serves trains running on an elevated track section, built on pillars for almost a kilometer. This design transforms accessibility across Holešovice, bridging the two halves of the district and improving pedestrian and cyclist movement.

Prepared by team CzechTrade Israel

Source: english.radio.cz