Modernisation of the Ružinov Radial Line

• Stage from start of the construction on Špitálska Street to the turn-off to Floriánské nám. (including) (km 0,000 – 0,330)
• Stage from the turn-off to Floriánske nám. (excluding) to the reversing triangle Vazovova/Krížna (km 0,330 – 0,570)
• Stage from the Vazovova/Krížna intersection (keeping tram traffic in the direction of the centre) to the crossroads Legionárska/Krížna (km 0,570 – 0,920)

• Stage from the Legionárska/Krížna intersection to the Líščie nivy/Ružinovská intersection (km 0,920 - 2,500), without entailing any changes to the already modernised tram superstructure and substructure

• Stage from the intersection Líščie nivy/Ružinovská to the end of the construction at ul. Čmelíkova (km 2,500 - 4,990) including construction of the new Astronomická Meniarnia

Modification of basic parameters

• increased transport speed
• reduced noise and vibration
• improved quality of service in the area
• higher quality of tram operation

Improved operation of the tramway line

• amelioration of technical condition of the track
• increased safety of tram transport
• enhanced technical and traffic parameters of the tram line
• application of new regulations and technical standards
• creating a quality urban environment around the tram line

Sections of the radial route affected by modernisation of the tram line

• Americké námestie – intersection Legionárska/Karadžičova ulica
• Intersection Legionárska/Karadžičova ulica –Líščie nivy bus stop (modernisation of the Saleziáni and Líščie nivy stops with addition of information system at respective stops as well as at the Trnavské mýto stop, modernisation of the control and heating system of the switches at the Trnavské mýto stop and replacement of old, inadequate masts)
• Líščie nivy bus stop –Ružinovská/Čmelíkova ulica intersection

• faster passenger transport
• more comfortable travel
• saving travel time
• reduction to transfer times by merging tram and bus stops
• unification of design elements - reduction and streamlining of number of masts
• preference for public transport
• wheelchair access to all stops and adjustment of stops for cyclists
• increase in comfort of boarding low-floor trams
• improvement of public space - optimisation of pedestrian and cycle routes
• creation of new cycle routes
• adaptation of pavements and illuminated pedestrian crossings
• enhanced safety for passengers by creating shared stops
• creation of a special crossing at the exit level of Ružinov Hospital, which will be used for the entry and exit of emergency medical service vehicles
• increasing the share of public and rail transport
• reduction of risk of congestion and of accidents in traffic
• reduction of noise and vibration for passengers and surrounding area
• reduction of air pollution and local emissions
• reducing negative impacts from transport on the local and global environment
• reduction of vehicle operating costs