19 JULY, 2023
Sushim Mukul
Philadelphia's transit line, MFL commenced operations in 1907, while the BSL opened in 1928. Together, these lines cater to a daily ridership of over 3,10,000 passengers.
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Inaugurated in 1904 with two divisions, the system now boasts 36 lines, and 420+ stations, and holds the title of the world's largest Metro, transporting 1.72 billion passengers yearly.
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Staring as early as 1904, with Line 1, later the system added Line 2 and Line 3 in 2000. The old line was later merged into the new ones in 2011.
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Established in 1902, the system now has 10 lines, spanning 151 km with 80% underground. WWII bombings and post-war shutdown turned stations in the east into 'ghost stations'.
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The subway, comprising three main lines, began with the electrified Orange Line in 1901. The Blue Line, opened in 1904, is the shortest route, with many proposed extensions unfulfilled.
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The Paris Métro, operational since 1900, was among the first to use the term 'Metro', derived from its original company's name. Most stations exhibit nouveau-style art.
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The system started with its electrified system in 1897. Today, it is USA's second busiest Metro with 165 km and eight lines. Two of the lines operate around the clock.
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The system since 1896 is just a small 10 km loop which never saw any expansions. However, recently the system underwent a few upgrades and expansions.
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Budapest Metro, the world's oldest electrified underground railway, dates back to 1896. Line 1, having bidirectional trams and electric lighting, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002.
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The London Underground, nicknamed the Tube, serves Greater London and nearby areas. Originating in 1863, it now consists of 11 lines and 272 stations, carrying around 5 million people daily.