In K. Varech, the demolition of the station has begun; a new one will be built in its place.

Karlovy Vary - The upper train station in Karlovy Vary has begun to be dismantled by excavators. This is freeing up space for the construction of a new, modern railway station. The city is simultaneously negotiating the use of one of the most valuable elements of the demolished station, namely the cast-iron roofing of the platforms. ČTK was informed today by the Deputy Mayor Jiří Klsák (KOA).
   "The idea of utilizing the cast-iron cover of the platforms has changed several times. Initially, it was considered to remain in place, then to be moved, and later the idea emerged that it could be used in the forecourt of the station. Currently, this view prevails," Klsák stated, adding that the city is negotiating for the Railway Infrastructure Administration (SŽDC) to also contribute financially to the resulting solution.
    The structure in front of the new station building could be used as a roof for the bus stop. Symbolically, this would connect the past of the station, which was damaged at the end of World War II during the bombing, with the present, represented by the new glass station building.
    The station building is expected to be completed around the middle of next year. The reconstruction will cost 96 million crowns, with up to 70 million crowns planned to be drawn from European funds by the SŽDC. The city will then follow up with modifications to the forecourt, which should include road adjustments, parking lots, sidewalks, and surrounding greenery. However, it is not yet clear how much this will cost.