| Esko Prague | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Locale | Prague and Central Bohemian Region |
| Transit type | Commuter rail |
| Number of lines | 30 (starting in Prague) |
| Number of stations | 392 (45 in Prague) |
| Daily ridership | 137,890 (weekday)[1] |
| Annual ridership | 39,448,000 |
| Website | PID Trains |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 2007 |
| Operator(s) | Czech Railways,[2] cs:ARRIVA vlaky, cs:KŽC Doprava |
| Technical | |
| System length | 1,183 km (735 mi) (160 km (99 mi) in Prague) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (standard gauge) |
| Average speed | 54.7 kmph |
Esko Prague is a commuter rail or S-Bahn system, part of the Prague Integrated Transport (PID), serving the city of Prague and the surrounding areas of the Central Bohemian Region. Train lines that are included in the PID system are labeled by letter S (or R) and a number, e.g. S1 or S88. On these lines, PID tickets can be used. Long-distance fast trains are not integrated in the system.[3]
It has been in operation under its current name since December 9, 2007. part of the Prague Integrated Transport system serving the city of Prague and the surrounding areas of the Central Bohemian Region. It is primarily operated by the České dráhy.
The system was significantly improved after the completion of the so-called Nové spojení between southern and northern parts of the system in 2008.