Bomb threat forces evacuation and halts traffic at Prague’s main train station

UPDATE - (10 a.m.): Police have posted on X: "The pyrotechnic inspection was negative, the pyrotechnics also found nothing and everything, including traffic on Wilsonova, is returning to normal."

"We will now search for the perpetrator of spreading the alarm message. He faces up to three years in prison," the post added.

Tens of thousands of morning commuters are facing severe disruptions today as Czech police evacuated Prague’s Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží) following an anonymous bomb threat.

The emergency operation began shortly before 8 a.m. when police announced they were clearing the country's busiest transit hub. All train traffic at the station was suspended, throwing the Tuesday morning rush hour into chaos.

According to the Prague transport company (DPP), the disruption quickly impacted the city’s transit network. Metro trains on Line C began bypassing the Main Station stop just before 7:45 a.m.

"Due to an anonymous threat to place an explosive device, Prague Main Station is being evacuated. Metro trains will only pass through the station and a bomb disposal specialist is heading to the scene," the Czech Police announced on social media network X.

Martin Kavka, spokesperson for the Railway Administration, confirmed that all train operations were officially halted by 8:20 a.m.

Security evacuations are a recurring issue for Prague's transit network. Similar anonymous threats temporarily closed the main station in 2016, 2019, and 2021. In each of those prior instances, police successfully tracked down the suspects within days.

Individuals who make false bomb threats in the Czech Republic face severe legal consequences. Those caught are routinely prosecuted for the crime of spreading alarmist news, which carries potential prison time and significant financial penalties to cover the cost of the emergency response.

The police search remains ongoing as specialists sweep the historic station. Officials have not yet given an estimated time for when the platform areas will reopen and normal train service will resume. Passengers are advised to check the Czech Railways (ČD) and DPP websites for live travel updates.