Tag Archives: subways

World’s longest subway/metro systems

Posted on October 10, 2014 by

Below is a list of the longest subway/metro systems in the world, based on a minimum length of 100 kilometers. These do not include street trams, light rail, or commuter railroads, only subways/metros. Of those cities identified below, 14 are located … Continue reading →

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Rail transit north and south of the border

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

Below are some interesting data on North American rail transit systems operating outside the United States in Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. They are listed by annual ridership (as of 2012, except Xochimilco). As is obvious from … Continue reading →

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Where mass transit matters – metros/subways

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

The following is a list of the 100 busiest metro/subway systems in the world. Given that certain members of the United States Congress think mass transit is unimportant to fund, these systems are perfect counterpoints to their collective and individual … Continue reading →

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