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Krakow opens new fast tram extension cutting central transit times
Krakow has opened a partly underground fast tram extension that reduces travel times to the city centre and improves transport access to the Tauron Arena.
FTMQ Travel, written by our newsroom2 views
Krakow opened the fourth phase of its fast tram network to passengers on September 26, following an inauguration ceremony held the previous day, RailTech reported. The new 4.5 km line extends northwards from Wieczysta to Mistrzejowice. [1]
RailTech, Railway Gazette International, and IndexBox all report that the new fast tram link spans 4.5 km to Mistrzejowice. RailTech reported that the extension is partly underground and is expected to cut journey times to the Krakow city centre by approximately 12 minutes while improving public transport access to the Tauron Arena. [1][2][3]
Krakow is the second largest city in Poland, located on the Vistula River, and its Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. [4]
In short
- The 4.5 km tram extension runs from Wieczysta northwards to Mistrzejowice.
- The new line opened to passengers on September 26.
- Travel times to Krakow city centre are expected to decrease by around 12 minutes.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Kraków opens 4.5 km fast tram extension to MistrzejowiceRailTech, 1d ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Kraków opens 4.5 km fast tram extension to MistrzejowiceRailway Gazette International, 1d ago
- [3]Kraków Fast Tram Phase 4 Opens: 4.5 km Extension to Mistrzejowice - News and StatisticsIndexBox, 1d ago
Background
- [4]Kraków on Wikipedia
- [5]Tram Route 19 extension opens to Delft University of Technology campus FTMQ Travel, 1d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 5 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
Related from FTMQ Travel
Earlier reports of ours on the same people and subjects.
- Tram Route 19 extension opens to Delft University of Technology campusRail & Road Trips, 1d ago
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