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Due to a bad technical condition, the tram tracks in Průběžná and Švehlova streets are under repair between Radošovická and Nádraží Hostivař. The renovation will last from 22nd May 2012 until further notice. It is estimated that it will be finished at the end of August.

Praguers had their first opportunity to ride the historical Prague metro on May 8th on the system’s 38th anniversary. Prague public transit company prepared this event where you can, once a month, have a ride on the historical train.

Prague Transportation Yearbook for last year reveals several interesting figures. For the first time since 1990 the volume of motor traffic has fallen, while cyclists are on the increase.

On working days from 4th May 2012 to 21st May 2012, the operation of trains of the S7 line between Prague-Smíchov and Prague-Radotín will be restricted due to works on the train tracks. During that time, trains on the 171 route will follow a temporary timetable.

This year, once again, you can take a ride on this hugely successful historical railway engine.

The lower part of Wenceslas Square is closed for all traffic. Prior to its planned revitalisation, the square between Vodičkova Street and the Wenceslas statue will become a less hectic place.

Besides some diversions, e.g. the tram diversion in Zenklova Street and the underground line C between Muzeum and Pražského povstání , Praguers need to be ready for other changes in the transport as well. The changes are basically the enforcement of holiday or weekend operation of public transportation.

ROPID, together with the DHL Company has established a new regional bus route no. 354.

With the beginning of the tourist season officially kicking off on Saturday 31rd March 2012, Prague Integrated Transport will be reinforced. More ferries will operate on the Vltava river and the funicular, which has undergone maintenance work, will once again take passengers to Petřín. Buses n. 112 to the Zoo will also operate more frequently.