Prague Public Transport Finishes Lift Installation

Prague Public Transport finished installing a new elevator at the Radlická metro station in Prague, Czech Republic, which was made accessible on July 23, Prague Daily News reports. After approximately 10 months of construction, the new elevator installation has been completed, making Radlická the 48th station to become barrier-free in the Prague metro network. The continuous elevator connects the platform level with the accessible entrance area of the station and is a cabin lift with a load capacity of up to 1000 kg with space for 13 passengers. The installation’s total cost amounted to approximately CZK62 million (US$2.9 million).