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The tramway in Prague

The tram system in Prague is very much developed, just as in every large Central European city. It is also the best means of public transportation for all transfers in the city center. A true oddity for many foreigners, since the use of trams was abandoned or never even put into use in many countries, although it presents with nothing but advantages (which might be a reason why western cities are starting to re-implement trams).

Trams too run at regular intervals: every 5 to 10 minutes in regular hours, every 2 to 5 minutes in peak hours, every 20 to 25 minutes in off-hours, and every half-hour for night trams.

The numerous tramway lines form a network that covers the whole city, even far-off districts. Lines often stop at rail junctions close to the center: the stations Lazarská, Újezd, Malostraská, Narodní třida, Hradčanská, Strossmayerovo náměstí, náměstí Republiky, Karlovo náměstí...
These tramway crossroads enable to change from one line to another, and thus to comfortably reach your final destination.

This means you need to know the network well as well as all the lines, to travel easily by tram (in particular at night, since it is the only running public transportation, except for certain bus lines in the suburbs). Otherwise, muster all your courage and your will, you will need it to decipher the information panels diplayed at tram stops :). Most free maps available in the city indicate the routes of various lines in the historic center.

Note that because of road maintenance, tram lines are often diverted without further ado, sometimes even without informing users… But generally, any modification of the route is indicated on yellow signs at tram stops.

Night trams are also places where all the night owls meet, in a more or less happy mood, which gives these trams a very specific atmosphere...
In the winter, due to the very low temperatures, tramways tend to be overheated: this passage from cold to hot and vice-versa when getting on or off the tram is a good way of getting sick, a possibility emphasized by the proximity of other passengers who might already have a cold. During this time of year, trams are nicknamed incubators on wheels (jezdici inkubator)!!

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