STRABAG commissioned to renovate and upgrade Masaryk railway station in Prague
11 January 2024
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- Track expansion and construction of complex pedestrian platform across all tracks
- Contract value approx. € 137 million (CZK 3.39 billion)
- Construction to start in January 2024
Vienna, 11 January 2024 The European construction technology group STRABAG, through its Czech subsidiary STRABAG Rail a.s., is realising the renovation and upgrade of the historic Masaryk Railway Station in the heart of Prague. The project, commissioned by the Czech railway administration Správa železnic and worth € 137 million, includes the modernisation and expansion of the railway tracks as well as the construction of a distinctive pedestrian platform over the tracks as an architectural link to the surrounding area. The work is expected to take around 44 months in total, with construction scheduled to begin in January 2024. STRABAG Rail a.s. will be executing the construction works in a joint venture with STRABAG s.r.o.
Integrated into the urban environment
Masaryk Railway Station, one of the oldest railway stations in the Czech Republic, is used by more than 40,000 passengers every day. The renovation works will not only significantly increase the station’s capacity but will also better integrate the station into the urban surroundings. The contract foresees the expansion of the number of tracks to the platforms from seven to nine, the adaptation of the existing platforms to allow for barrier-free access, the renewal of crossovers, signalling technology and overhead lines, and the construction of additional passing tracks.
The architectural and structural highlight of the project, however, is the triangular, 8,600 m² steel platform to be built above the tracks, which will serve as a pedestrian link between Hybernská and Na Florenci streets while allowing barrier-free access to the platforms and facilitating transfers to the Prague Metro and the adjacent landmark buildings designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Part of the platform will be greened to create an oasis of calm in the centre of the city, with irrigation planned via a rainwater management system.
The overall project is quite complex, requiring the close coordination of the individual trades, with works being carried out in a veryconfined space with virtually no restrictions to railway operations. Moritz Freyborn, STRABAG SE Division Manager for the Czech Republic: “We are looking forward to demonstrating our technical and consulting expertise on this challenging landmark project in the Czech capital.”
Integrated into the urban environment
Masaryk Railway Station, one of the oldest railway stations in the Czech Republic, is used by more than 40,000 passengers every day. The renovation works will not only significantly increase the station’s capacity but will also better integrate the station into the urban surroundings. The contract foresees the expansion of the number of tracks to the platforms from seven to nine, the adaptation of the existing platforms to allow for barrier-free access, the renewal of crossovers, signalling technology and overhead lines, and the construction of additional passing tracks.
The architectural and structural highlight of the project, however, is the triangular, 8,600 m² steel platform to be built above the tracks, which will serve as a pedestrian link between Hybernská and Na Florenci streets while allowing barrier-free access to the platforms and facilitating transfers to the Prague Metro and the adjacent landmark buildings designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Part of the platform will be greened to create an oasis of calm in the centre of the city, with irrigation planned via a rainwater management system.
The overall project is quite complex, requiring the close coordination of the individual trades, with works being carried out in a veryconfined space with virtually no restrictions to railway operations. Moritz Freyborn, STRABAG SE Division Manager for the Czech Republic: “We are looking forward to demonstrating our technical and consulting expertise on this challenging landmark project in the Czech capital.”
