New Tram Line in Žižkov Passed Environmental Impact Assessment
The Prague Transport Company (DPP) has successfully completed a crucial milestone in the preparations for constructing a new tram line in the former Žižkov freight station area. Following a smooth environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, the municipality has confirmed that the project will have a negligible impact on the environment. The preliminary phase of the tram line has received approval in its provisional form, featuring a single-track section and the termination of the sidings. The EIA documentation outlines the timeline for construction, which is scheduled between 2025 and 2026. The final form of the tram line will include a double-track section spanning approximately 1,300 meters, from Jana Želivského to the Nad Kapličkou stop. Additionally, a single-track line, spanning 600 meters, is proposed to reach the Sídliště Jarov stop near the Auto Jarov area. Six new stops will be established along the tram line, namely Nový Žižkov, Nákladová, Malešická, Nad Kapličkou, Habrová, and Sídliště Jarov. Parts of the existing railway track will also be utilized for this project. Moreover, future plans for the Žižkov district include the construction of Jarovská třída, a new road connection between Malešická and Českobrodská Street, passing through the Žižkov Freight Station. Once completed, a section of...