The city never sleeps – it is always in motion. Every day, people, goods, energy, and ideas flow through the world’s metropolises. Globally, rail transport is experiencing a renaissance as a more sustainable and efficient way to travel. And Prague is keeping up with this development.
In the coming years, dozens of kilometres of new tracks and tunnels will be built for trains, subways, and trams. But how will these changes impact daily life? Which districts will come closer together, and how will mobility within the Czech Republic and Europe improve? What new opportunities will the investments in transport infrastructure open up? And could the expansion of the rail network even give rise to an entirely new city?
The exhibition “Prague Tomorrow? Connected City” (Praha zítra? Propojené město) offers an initial answer to this final question, right at the entrance of the Centre for Architecture and Urban Planning, CAMP. Visitors will find an overview of the basic principles of modern urban planning in harmony with rail transport development. Recommendations from the city planners of IPR Prague illustrate international best practices. After this urban planning introduction, visitors can delve into the complex network of tracks, tunnels, junctions, and dead ends of Prague’s railway hub – and discover much more.
At the centre of the exhibition space, a large screen dominates. Under the theme “Nostalgia” a short film featuring archive footage from film and television titled “A Century on Rails” invites viewers on a journey into the past. Those who prefer to look to the future can stay at the platform until the “High-speed Train to 2050” arrives. An animated graphic shows the planned routes and lines – from the railway connection to Václav Havel Airport Prague, through tunnels under the city centre, to new subway and tram connections.
On an interactive 3D model of Prague, the future routes, including stations and train stations, can be explored in detail. This dynamic film material is complemented by an informative image wall. In addition, there is a printed catalogue with in-depth analyses of rail transport planning and its impact on urban development.
Anyone who wants to step into the role of a train dispatcher can press a button to set a model train in motion – powered by an unusual system: Our “Express” races through CAMP via pneumatic tube. Another highlight is “Sofa 2.0,” which has returned and invites not only for cosy film viewing but also offers an acoustic simulation of future subways or a virtual ride on the Metro Line D.
For those who wish to dive even deeper into the subject, the study room offers technical documents such as the feasibility study for the Prague railway hub, including high-speed connections. Furthermore, there is an extensive accompanying programme – from guided tours to lectures, discussions, and film screenings.
Prague Tomorrow? Connected City
(Praha zítra? Propojené město)
27.03.2025 – 26.10.2025 | CAMP
CAMP – Centre for Architecture and Urban Planning
Vyšehradská 2075, Prague 2
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