How do urban railways operate in different countries?

(Baonghean.vn) - Developed countries often choose underground metro systems to save space and create the most beautiful view for the city. However, currently only 10 out of 60 metro lines in the world are completely underground.

1. Philippines

The Metrostar Express system in the Philippines transports more than 600,000 passengers per day, equipped with the ability to board and disembark directly from the train, without barriers, and uses magnetic cards for convenient passenger management.

2. Moscow, Russia

The Moscow Metro system, Russia, opened in 1934, has a total length of 325km, 194 stations and serves about 2.5 billion passengers each year. This underground system is decorated with colorful paintings on the walls, brilliant chandeliers on the ceiling and many other delicate decorative details. Perhaps that is why the Moscow Metro system is also known as the "Underground Palace" of Russia.

3. Singapore

In Singapore, the subway system is more than 150 km long with 113 stations that can serve 3 million passengers per day. In addition, the stations are bomb-proof and can be used as bunkers.

4.Seoul, South Korea

The Seoul Subway System, South Korea is quite young: it opened in 1974. With a total length of 327km and 296 stations, this system serves up to 2.5 billion passengers each year and is considered by many customers to be extremely modern and civilized.

5. Tokyo, Japan

The Tokyo Metro system (Japan) can serve 8 million passengers/day. Shinjuku Station has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as being able to serve 3.64 million passengers/day with more than 200 entrances/exits.

6. Paris, France

The Paris Metro system opened in 1900, making it the fifth oldest in the world. It has 303 stations spanning 214km. It is the second busiest metro system in Europe, serving about 4.2 million passengers every day.

7. London, England

The London Underground, also known as “The Tube”, is the oldest system in the world, welcoming passengers in 1863 and the first tram line in operation in 1890. It is the third longest metro system in the world with a length of 402 km and welcomes 1.2 billion passengers each year. However, the metro lines only run underground for about 45% of the total length of the line, the rest is above ground.

8. Washington, USA

The Washington, DC, metro system, commonly known as the Washington, DC, serves passengers in the metropolitan area. With a network of 6 tracks, 91 stations, and 188km of total route, it is the second busiest metro system in the US.

9. Madrid, Spain

The Madrid Metro, Spain, is the third name on the list, with 300 stations. This system opened in 1919 and is considered one of the fastest expanding metro systems in the world. To date, the total length of the line is about 293 km.

10. Shanghai, China

The Shanghai Metro (China) has a total length of 538 km and is still being expanded. Only opened in 1993, this system is considered one of the great achievements of China's modernization revolution. The system serves about 2.5 billion passengers each year.