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Metrorail is a rapid transit system in Miami and Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida. The system consists of two lines of 23 stations on 24.4 miles (39.3 km) of standard gauge track. In 2023, the system had 13,439,300 rides, and about 49,300 per day in the third quarter of 2024.
December 9, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Metrorail is a rapid transit system in Miami and Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida. The system consists of two lines of 23 stations on 24.4 miles (39.3 km) of standard gauge track. In 2023, the system had 13,439,300 rides, and about 49,300 per day in the third quarter of 2024.
The Paris Métro is the rapid transit system serving the Paris metropolitan area in France. The system is 245.6 kilometres(152.6 mi) long, mostly underground. It has 320 stations of which 61 have transfers between lines. it has sixteen lines (with an additional four under construction).
December 6, 2024 at 1:04 PM
The Paris Métro is the rapid transit system serving the Paris metropolitan area in France. The system is 245.6 kilometres(152.6 mi) long, mostly underground. It has 320 stations of which 61 have transfers between lines. it has sixteen lines (with an additional four under construction).
The Los Angeles Metro Rail is an urban rail system serving LA County, California, USA. It consists of six lines: four light rail lines (the A, C, E and K lines) and two rapid transit lines (the B and D lines), serving a total of 102 stations. The system had a ridership of 61 million in 2023.
December 4, 2024 at 2:25 PM
The Los Angeles Metro Rail is an urban rail system serving LA County, California, USA. It consists of six lines: four light rail lines (the A, C, E and K lines) and two rapid transit lines (the B and D lines), serving a total of 102 stations. The system had a ridership of 61 million in 2023.
SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The network includes two rapid transit lines, a light metro line, a surface-running trolley line, and a subway–surface trolley line, totaling 78 miles of rail service.
December 2, 2024 at 8:56 PM
SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The network includes two rapid transit lines, a light metro line, a surface-running trolley line, and a subway–surface trolley line, totaling 78 miles of rail service.
SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The network includes two rapid transit lines, a light metro line, a surface-running trolley line, and a subway–surface trolley line, totaling 78 miles (126 km)[b] of rail service.
November 30, 2024 at 4:26 AM
SEPTA Metro is an urban rail transit network in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The network includes two rapid transit lines, a light metro line, a surface-running trolley line, and a subway–surface trolley line, totaling 78 miles (126 km)[b] of rail service.
Which urban transit system should we cover next?
November 29, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Which urban transit system should we cover next?
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates rapid transit (heavy rail), light rail, and bus rapid transit services in the Boston metropolitan area, collectively referred to as simply the T. In 2023, the system had 85,397,200 rides.
November 29, 2024 at 8:25 AM
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates rapid transit (heavy rail), light rail, and bus rapid transit services in the Boston metropolitan area, collectively referred to as simply the T. In 2023, the system had 85,397,200 rides.
The Chicago "L" is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs. It is the 4th largest rapid transit system in the United States in terms of route length, at 102.8 mi long and the 3rd busiest rapid transit system in the US after New York and Washington.
November 29, 2024 at 5:46 AM
The Chicago "L" is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs. It is the 4th largest rapid transit system in the United States in terms of route length, at 102.8 mi long and the 3rd busiest rapid transit system in the US after New York and Washington.
The Washington Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the Washington metropolitan area of the United States. Opened in 1976, the network now includes six lines, 98 stations, and 129 miles (208 km) of route. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 136,303,200, or about 450,600 per weekday.
November 29, 2024 at 4:48 AM
The Washington Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the Washington metropolitan area of the United States. Opened in 1976, the network now includes six lines, 98 stations, and 129 miles (208 km) of route. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 136,303,200, or about 450,600 per weekday.
The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco.
November 27, 2024 at 7:32 PM
The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system and an icon of the city of San Francisco.
Riyadh Metro: The world’s longest driverless metro system is almost here!
✨ 6 Lines
✨ 85 Stations
✨ 176 Kilometers of seamless connectivity.
Get ready for a new era of transportation in Riyadh!
✨ 6 Lines
✨ 85 Stations
✨ 176 Kilometers of seamless connectivity.
Get ready for a new era of transportation in Riyadh!
November 25, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Riyadh Metro: The world’s longest driverless metro system is almost here!
✨ 6 Lines
✨ 85 Stations
✨ 176 Kilometers of seamless connectivity.
Get ready for a new era of transportation in Riyadh!
✨ 6 Lines
✨ 85 Stations
✨ 176 Kilometers of seamless connectivity.
Get ready for a new era of transportation in Riyadh!
High-speed rail is growing around the world with many new projects currently in the construction and planning phase. While the type of long-distance train transport has been most successful in Europe and Asia, it is also making progress in the Middle East and on the American continent.
November 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
High-speed rail is growing around the world with many new projects currently in the construction and planning phase. While the type of long-distance train transport has been most successful in Europe and Asia, it is also making progress in the Middle East and on the American continent.
The Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed rail, has a maximum operating speed of 320 kilometers per hour (200 miles per hour). The Tōhoku Shinkansen is the fastest and longest Shinkansen line, with a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour on the main stretch.
November 24, 2024 at 10:21 AM
The Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed rail, has a maximum operating speed of 320 kilometers per hour (200 miles per hour). The Tōhoku Shinkansen is the fastest and longest Shinkansen line, with a top speed of 320 kilometers per hour on the main stretch.
In 2021, 2.63B people traveled in metro systems across India's fifteen major cities, placing the country as one of the busiest urban rapid transit hubs in the world in terms of commuters. In 2024, the total length of 923.2km of seventeen metro systems in India makes it the 3rd longest in the world.
November 24, 2024 at 9:58 AM
In 2021, 2.63B people traveled in metro systems across India's fifteen major cities, placing the country as one of the busiest urban rapid transit hubs in the world in terms of commuters. In 2024, the total length of 923.2km of seventeen metro systems in India makes it the 3rd longest in the world.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California. BART serves 50 stations along six routes and 131 miles (211 kilometers) of track, including eBART, a 9-mile (14 km) spur line running to Antioch, and Oakland Airport Connector.
November 24, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area in California. BART serves 50 stations along six routes and 131 miles (211 kilometers) of track, including eBART, a 9-mile (14 km) spur line running to Antioch, and Oakland Airport Connector.
The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system which serves Delhi and its adjoining satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh in the National Capital Region of India.
November 23, 2024 at 5:07 PM
The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system which serves Delhi and its adjoining satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh in the National Capital Region of India.
As of April 2024, China has the world's longest urban rail transit system with 10,273.7 km (6,383.8 mi) of urban rail nationwide in 310 metro lines in 54 cities, accounting for 9 of the 10 longest metro systems, with the exceptions of the Moscow Metro.
November 22, 2024 at 6:20 PM
As of April 2024, China has the world's longest urban rail transit system with 10,273.7 km (6,383.8 mi) of urban rail nationwide in 310 metro lines in 54 cities, accounting for 9 of the 10 longest metro systems, with the exceptions of the Moscow Metro.
The Japanese experimental maglev train L0 Series achieved 603 km/h (375 mph) on a 42.8 km (26.6 mi) magnetic levitation track in 2015. This is currently the world record for a test train.
November 22, 2024 at 3:58 PM
The Japanese experimental maglev train L0 Series achieved 603 km/h (375 mph) on a 42.8 km (26.6 mi) magnetic levitation track in 2015. This is currently the world record for a test train.
The world’s highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Kashmir with the rest of India by train for the first time.
It took more than 20 years for the Indian railways to finish the bridge over the River Chenab in the Reasi district of Jammu.
The bridge is 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower.
It took more than 20 years for the Indian railways to finish the bridge over the River Chenab in the Reasi district of Jammu.
The bridge is 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower.
November 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
The world’s highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Kashmir with the rest of India by train for the first time.
It took more than 20 years for the Indian railways to finish the bridge over the River Chenab in the Reasi district of Jammu.
The bridge is 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower.
It took more than 20 years for the Indian railways to finish the bridge over the River Chenab in the Reasi district of Jammu.
The bridge is 35m taller than the Eiffel Tower.
Trains are particularly low-carbon ways to travel. Taking a train instead of a car for medium-length distances would reduce emissions by around 80%. Using a train instead of a domestic flight would reduce your emissions by around 86%.
November 21, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Trains are particularly low-carbon ways to travel. Taking a train instead of a car for medium-length distances would reduce emissions by around 80%. Using a train instead of a domestic flight would reduce your emissions by around 86%.
New York City subway
November 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM
New York City subway
The railway system in India is fourth largest national railway system by size with a track length of 132,310 km (82,210 mi), running track length of 106,493 km (66,172 mi) and route length of 68,584 km (42,616 mi). As of August 2024, 96.59% of the broad-gauge network is electrified.
November 20, 2024 at 6:29 PM
The railway system in India is fourth largest national railway system by size with a track length of 132,310 km (82,210 mi), running track length of 106,493 km (66,172 mi) and route length of 68,584 km (42,616 mi). As of August 2024, 96.59% of the broad-gauge network is electrified.
Delhi Regional Rapid Transit System or RRTS is a great example of semi-high speed trains being used in a large urban area like the Delhi-NCR region.
November 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Delhi Regional Rapid Transit System or RRTS is a great example of semi-high speed trains being used in a large urban area like the Delhi-NCR region.
India’s own semi-high speed train. The Vande Bharat Express!
November 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM
India’s own semi-high speed train. The Vande Bharat Express!
Hello Bluesky! Let us discuss trains and other sustainable modes of transport and their role in our future!
November 20, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Hello Bluesky! Let us discuss trains and other sustainable modes of transport and their role in our future!