Oldest Metro Systems In The World


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Metro systems have been in operation across the world since the late 1800s. There are now more than 178 systems globally.

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Let's take a look at the 10 oldest metro systems

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The London Underground was originally opened in 1863 for locomotive trains. It is the world's third longest metro system

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Budapest Metro in Hungary first became operational with the opening of Line 1 in May 1896. In 2002, the line was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

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Glasgow Subway in Scotland is the world's third oldest metro system, operating since December 1896. It ferries some 13 million every year.

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The Chicago  'L' elevated metro system in Illinois, US, began operating as an electrified system in 1897.

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Paris Metro in France was launched on 19 July 1900. It was one of the first to use the term 'metro'.

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates passenger bus, light and heavy rail services in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It launched in 1901.

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The U-Bahn in Berlin, Germany, began operating in 1902 and has since expanded across 10 lines with more than 151 km of track.

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Athens Metro operates within Greater Athens and East Attica, where it terminates at Athens Airport. The line began operating as an electrified rapid transport system in September 1904.

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The New York City Subway opened in October 1904. It is the world's largest in the number of stations - more than 420 stops across 380 km.

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The Buenos Aires Underground, operating since 1913, was the first subway system established in Latin America.

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