Railway line Prague-Smíchov–Hostivice
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The Smíchov - Hostivice railway line or Prague Semmering is a railway line in the Czech Republic
. The line was built in 1868–1872 by the Buštěhrad Railway company as part of its connection between Prague
and Chomutov
.
The line was opened for cargo transport on 3 July 1872. It was used to transport coal and wood to Prague. Transport of passengers followed on 16 September 1872.
Today, it is part of line 122 from Praha hlavní nádraží
to Rudná
, though only in operation between Prague and Hostivice
, as line S65 of the integrated Esko Prague
system.
On the 9 km (5.6 mi) long section between Praha-Smíchov
and Prague-Jinonice
the line climbs an elevation difference of 90 metres (295.3 ft). There are two large viaducts, 20 metres (65.6 ft) and 22 metres (72.2 ft) high.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. The line was built in 1868–1872 by the Buštěhrad Railway company as part of its connection between Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
and Chomutov
Chomutov
Chomutov is a city in the Czech Republic, in the Ústí nad Labem Region.Chomutov has been a statutory town since 1 July 2006. It occupies an area of 29,26 km² and has 50 782 inhabitants , thereby making it the 20th largest town in the Czech Republic, the 4th largest in the Ústí nad Labem...
.
The line was opened for cargo transport on 3 July 1872. It was used to transport coal and wood to Prague. Transport of passengers followed on 16 September 1872.
Today, it is part of line 122 from Praha hlavní nádraží
Praha hlavní nádraží
Praha hlavní nádraží is the largest and most important railway station in Prague in the Czech Republic. It was originally opened in 1871 and named Franz Joseph I after Franz Joseph I of Austria. During the First Republic and from 1945 to 1953 the station was called Wilson station after former...
to Rudná
Rudná (Prague-West District)
Rudná is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located about 15 km west of Prague along an old road to Beroun and Pilsen. Nowadays a parallel D5 motorway runs just north of the town...
, though only in operation between Prague and Hostivice
Hostivice
Hostivice is a town in the Czech Republic, a suburb on the west border of Prague. Its population is about 6,500. It is close to the international airport Praha-Ruzyně and on the main road from Prague to Karlovy Vary .-External links:...
, as line S65 of the integrated Esko Prague
Esko Prague
Esko Prague is a commuter rail system in Prague, Czech Republic. It has been in operation under its current name since December 9, 2007. Esko is part of the Prague Integrated Transport system serving the city of Prague and the surrounding areas of the Central Bohemian Region...
system.
On the 9 km (5.6 mi) long section between Praha-Smíchov
Praha-Smíchov railway station
Praha-Smíchov railway station is a major railway station in Prague, Czech Republic, located in Smíchov, in the south-west of the city. It serves as a major railway station on the Czech national rail network, and is connected to the rest of Prague by its metro station of the same name and numerous...
and Prague-Jinonice
Jinonice
Jinonice is a district of Prague, mostly part of Prague 5, but a small area is part of Prague 13. It is located on the north edge of Prokopské Údolí national park. Jinonice has been considered a part of Prague city since 1922....
the line climbs an elevation difference of 90 metres (295.3 ft). There are two large viaducts, 20 metres (65.6 ft) and 22 metres (72.2 ft) high.