The Prague Public Transport Company has secured a preliminary building permit for the construction of a new tram line through the Žižkov Freight Station.

The construction is expected to begin next year and finish by the end of 2027.

The new tram line will stretch from Olšanská Street to Habrová in Jarov, with six stops planned:

• Nový Žižkov
• Nákladová
• Malešická
• Nad Kapličkou
• Habrová
• Sídliště Jarov

The route, nearly two kilometers long, will run along the northern edge of the freight station. The section from Olšanská and Jana Želivského streets will be double-tracked, while the final 500 meters to Jarov will use a single track along the existing railway surface. Future phases aim to extend the line to Malešice.

“This line will provide better connectivity for the area and support the redevelopment of Žižkov,” said Pavel Dobeš, Deputy Mayor of Prague 3.

Land Acquisition in Progress

A critical step in the project is the acquisition of the historic Žižkov Freight Station building and surrounding land.

Negotiations are currently underway between the city and the Sekyra Group, which holds pre-emptive rights to the property. At the start of November, Prague announced plans to sign a cooperation agreement with Sekyra Group to secure these rights.

The station, owned by Czech Railways, will play a central role in the urban transformation. According to Petr Hlaváček, Deputy Mayor for Territorial and Strategic Development, “The Žižkov Freight Station area is pivotal for Prague’s growth. It is vital to ensure that this new urban district is both pedestrian-friendly and easily accessible by public transport.”

A Vision for Žižkov’s Future

The redevelopment of the Žižkov Freight Station area is considered one of Prague’s most significant urban transformation projects. The plans include the creation of a new city district with a central square, parks, two elementary schools, five kindergartens, and approximately ten thousand apartments.

This transformation is already underway. Developer Central Group is constructing 4,600 apartments across three projects on the former railway station site. Other developers, including Sekyra Group, Penta, and Finep, are also planning to build in the area.

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