Due to the poor condition of the funicular railway track (caused by damage from extreme rainfall) and its ongoing reconstruction (since March 2025), service on the Újezd–Petřín section has been suspended. The new funicular to Petřín will make its inaugural ceremonial run on 22 September 2026.

Work currently underway on the track includes anchoring the rails to the final concrete slab at the Abtov switchyard, laying fiber-optic cables, installing public lighting along the track, constructing service staircases, installing low- and high-voltage electrical equipment, erecting fencing, and landscaping the area surrounding the track. At the stations, technological units are being installed—a new LD drive motor, electrical switchboards, and new pulleys for the cables.

At the same time, production of both new cabins is nearing completion. In April, the train set is expected to be transported to Prague, placed on the track, secured to the cable, and the installation of the technical systems completed. Technical tests and test runs without passengers are scheduled to take place in May and June as part of the certification process.

The design of the new Petřín funicular combines simple and elegant lines with functionality. The cabins will offer passengers a unique experience thanks to generous panoramic windows, four compartments with separate entrances, and a capacity of up to 120 standing passengers. The seats can be easily folded down, allowing them to be used as handrails for those who prefer to stand during the short three-minute ride. Wheelchair-accessible entrances will allow for comfortable boarding even for wheelchair users and parents with strollers.

We were also inspired by the atmosphere of Petřín—a place associated with love and joy. A unique feature is the interaction between the cabins. When two cable cars pass each other, one “winks” at the other and its interior lighting turns red, adding a playful touch to the ride.

After completing the technical documentation with Doppelmayr, final renderings were created showing what the cabins will look like. The project, which underwent nearly a year of preparation, remained faithful to the original design with minor improvements. “I’m thrilled that we managed to preserve our vision almost unchanged, and some adjustments have even taken it a step further. We’re now looking forward to the production of the cabins and the track renovation scheduled for next year, and winning the German Design Award is a huge source of motivation for us,” concludes Marešová.