Prague's Smíchov station opens new platforms Tuesday as major renovation advances

Passengers traveling through Prague's Smíchov railway station will see major changes from Tuesday, October 20, as two newly completed platforms open to the public. The milestone marks the halfway point of a multibillion-crown reconstruction project transforming one of the capital's busiest transport hubs.

The newly built fourth platform and renovated third platform will begin serving trains, while platforms one and two will close as construction shifts closer to the main station building, according to Správa železnic.

The new facilities include elevators, escalators, updated passenger information systems and temporary waiting areas. Passengers will initially access the platforms through the renovated southern underpass, with the northern underpass expected to reopen approximately one month later.

The fourth platform will primarily serve trains traveling along the scenic Prague Semmering railway toward Zličín and Hostivice.

The opening coincides with temporary changes to train services between October 20 and 24, as work continues at the station.

According to Prague Integrated Transport, some S7 commuter trains will be diverted away from Smíchov, while several morning services from Radotín will be canceled or depart earlier than usual.

Replacement bus XS7 will operate between Radotín, Velká Chuchle and Smíchov, with some services continuing toward Prague's main railway station.

Passengers are advised to check updated departure platforms and timetables before traveling.

The platform opening is only one part of a much larger transformation of Smíchov station, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.

The project will eventually introduce a new pedestrian bridge connecting Smíchov and Radlice, providing step-free access between neighborhoods and railway platforms. A temporary pedestrian connection could open by late 2027, with the completed bridge scheduled for summer 2028.

Above the railway tracks, Prague also plans to build a new bus terminal, replacing the existing Na Knížecí bus station and bringing regional buses, trains, metro and tram connections closer together.

The planned terminal will also include a park-and-ride facility, creating a more integrated transport interchange for commuters traveling into the capital.

The railway reconstruction itself costs approximately CZK 4.14 billion before VAT, while the separate bus terminal project is estimated at CZK 6.2 billion.

Although construction will continue for several more years, Tuesday's opening offers passengers the first substantial glimpse of what the modernized Smíchov station will eventually look like.