Petřín funicular
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The Petřín funicular (Czech: Lanová dráha na Petřín) is a funicular railway in the Czech capital city of Prague. It links the Malá Strana district with the top of Petřín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpɛtr̝̊iːn]) hill. The funicular is operated by the tramway division of Prague Integrated Transport, the local public transit system.[1]
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Petřín funicular | |
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Overview | |
Native name | Lanová dráha na Petřín |
Locale | Petřín, Prague, Czech Republic |
Stations | 3 |
Service | |
Type | Funicular |
Rolling stock | 2 funicular trains |
History | |
Opened | 1891 (1891) |
Technical | |
Line length | 0.510 km (0.317 mi) |
Number of tracks | Single track with passing loop |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Highest elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
Maximum incline | 29.5% |
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