A new double-track tram line stretching approximately 1.3 kilometers is set to improve transportation links for students and sports enthusiasts, providing an eco-friendly commuting option in Prague. The city’s transit operator, DPP, has received final approval to construct the line between Malovanka and Strahov, with construction expected to start in 2026 and be completed by autumn 2027.
Currently, the project documentation is being prepared for the contractor selection process, with public tenders slated for 2025. Once chosen, the contractor will begin work in spring 2026, with an estimated cost of CZK 800 million.
The tram line will connect to the existing network at Bělohorská and Myslbekova streets, running from Bělohorská Street along Vaníčkova Street to the terminal at Stadion Strahov. DPP plans to build three stops along the route: Malovanka (connecting with the existing line to Bílá Hora), Koleje Strahov, and Stadion Strahov.
The Malovanka tram stops will be relocated approximately 100–130 meters towards the city center along Bělohorská Street, between the intersections with Myslbekova and Vaníčkova streets. This repositioning will facilitate easy transfers between the existing line to Bílá Hora and the new line to Strahov. The Koleje Strahov stop will be situated near the student dormitories, close to the existing bus stops, while Stadion Strahov will be the final loop, serving both trams and trolleybuses. This loop will be built at the current bus stop at the Vaníčkova and Turistická street intersection, and the new tram line’s construction will be coordinated with the electrification of bus routes 176 and 191.
The launch of this tram line will allow the current bus service from Strahov to Dejvická metro station to be replaced by a higher-capacity, emission-free tram. Running separately from other traffic, the tram line will offer faster and more reliable service, especially during peak times. This change will also reduce bus traffic along Vaníčkova Street, leading to less environmental impact and relieving congestion at Vítězné náměstí.
The Malovanka–Strahov tram line will directly link key transit hubs and neighborhoods to Prague’s city center, creating new connections to Masaryk Station, Náměstí Republiky, Wenceslas Square, and metro stations such as Muzeum, I. P. Pavlova, Malostranská, and Náměstí Míru.
To fund the project, DPP has applied for financial support from the European Union’s Operational Programme Transport 3, which could cover up to 85% of eligible expenses. The EU grant allocation required one final condition: the issuance of final project approval, which has now been granted.
