The Kraków Metro is a planned premetro system in the Polish city of Kraków.
The first plan for the construction of a Kraków Metro appeared in the 1960s, [1] when the conference of scientists and transport specialists entitled "Metro in Krakow" was held. In 1973 work began on tunnel underneath the Krakow's main railway station. [1] According to the initial plans, the structure was to be much longer, but at the end only a 1420-metre-long tram tunnel from the Mogilskie Roundabout to Kraków University of Technology was opened in 2008. [2]
The idea of building the Kraków Metro came back in 2014, when the project was put to a referendum, in which 55.11% of residents voted in favour of its implementation. [3] In 2021 a feasibility study of the project was presented, where the premetro variant from Bronowice to Nowa Huta was recommended. [4] As of January 2024, the environmental impact assessment is being made. [5] Due to the current plans, the construction works could start in 2029 and will last for around 4 years. [5]
The Kraków Metro is a planned premetro system in the Polish city of Kraków.
The first plan for the construction of a Kraków Metro appeared in the 1960s, [1] when the conference of scientists and transport specialists entitled "Metro in Krakow" was held. In 1973 work began on tunnel underneath the Krakow's main railway station. [1] According to the initial plans, the structure was to be much longer, but at the end only a 1420-metre-long tram tunnel from the Mogilskie Roundabout to Kraków University of Technology was opened in 2008. [2]
The idea of building the Kraków Metro came back in 2014, when the project was put to a referendum, in which 55.11% of residents voted in favour of its implementation. [3] In 2021 a feasibility study of the project was presented, where the premetro variant from Bronowice to Nowa Huta was recommended. [4] As of January 2024, the environmental impact assessment is being made. [5] Due to the current plans, the construction works could start in 2029 and will last for around 4 years. [5]