9 Longest Metro Rail Networks in the World

Shanghai Metro - China

Launched in 1993, Shanghai Metro is the longest rail network in the world. With 508 stations, the network is 831 km long.

Beijing Subway - China

The rail network in China's capital was launched in 1969. It has 394 metro stations, and the network is 669 km long.

Guangzhou Metro - China

Launched in 1997, Guangzhou Metro is the world's third longest metro rail network with a total length of 607 km. 8 million people use it daily.

London Underground - United Kingdom

The oldest rail network in the world is 402 km long, and it was launched in the 1890s. Only 42% of it is underground. 5 million people travel through London Underground every day.

New York City Subway - United States

The Eighth oldest subway in the world is 399 km long. With 424 stations, the New York City Subway is the world's most expensive metro system.

Delhi Metro – India

It began operating in 2002. The Delhi Metro rail network is 389 km long and boasts 285 stations. Annually, 900 million people travel through Delhi Metro.

Moscow Metro – Russia

The total route length of the Moscow Metro is 397.3 km. Its annual ridership is 2 billion. The network, launched in 1935, has a total of 236 stations.

Wuhan Metro – China

Wuhan Metro is the eighth-largest rail network in the world. It began operations in 2004. The network is 339 km long with a total of 228 stations.

Seoul Metro - South Korea

The rail network is 340.4 km long. It began operating in 1974 and has a total of 315 stations.