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| 1 | Beijing | Peking | China | Asia | 1 Oct 1969 | 16 | 274.7 mi | 262 | 17.2 | 1.12 mi | 2,460 million | 2012 | 0.20 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | PGDs on underground stations of line 5, PSDs on lines 8, 10 | |
| 2 | Shanghai | | China | Asia | 10 Apr 1995 | 12 | 271.6 mi | 296 | 22.6 | 0.96 mi | 2,276 million | 2012 | 0.44 USD | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | yes | newer line 4 stations and refitted line 1 stations | Maglev and Bund tunnel not included. From Wikipedia. 411,90 km ? Line 13 closes for reconstruction |
| 3 | London | | United Kingdom | Europe | 10 Jan 1863 | 11 | 249.8 mi | 270 | 22.7 | 0.96 mi | 1,171 million | 2011 | 3.60 USD | left | third rail | Docklands Light Rail | 1435 | | 1987 | Metropolitan Line | Jubilee Line extension | DLR not included (31.4 km, 39 stations). East London Line removed (will be assigned to Overground). Overground: 86 km, 55 st. |
| 4 | New York | New York City | USA | America | 27 Oct 1904 | 27 | 228.7 mi | 468 | 8.5 | 0.52 mi | 1,655 million | 2012 | 2.00 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | planned for new Second Avenue Line | According to official website. PATH not included (22.2 km, 13 stations). SIR not included |
| 5 | Seoul | | South Korea | Asia | 15 Aug 1974 | 9 | 202.9 mi | 302 | 22.5 | 0.69 mi | 2,518 million | 2012 | 0.71 USD | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | yes | lines 2 and 9, planned for all lines by 2010 | Only metro section. |
| 6 | Moscow | | Russia | Europe | 15 May 1935 | 12 | 192.3 mi | 186 | 16.0 | 1.11 mi | 2,389 million | 2011 | 0.65 USD | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | lines 3, 5 since 2009 | | Monorail (6 stations, 4.7 km) not included. |
| 7 | Tokyo | | Japan | Asia | 30 Dec 1927 | 13 | 189.2 mi | 290 | 14.6 | 0.68 mi | 3,102 million | 2011 | 2.05 USD | left | overhead wire, third rail (Ginza, Marunouchi lines) | Yurikamome Waterfront line, rubber-tyred | 1067, 1435 (Ginza, Marunouchi, Asakusa, Oedo lines), 1372 (Shinjuku line) | Yurikamome line | 1995 | yes | Marunouchi, Mita, Namboku, Yurikamome lines | According to Mr. Osamu Abe. Saitama, Yurikamone, Monorail, Yamanote, Chuo, Rinkai not incl. |
| 8 | Madrid | | Spain | Europe | 17 Oct 1919 | 13 | 177.9 mi | 282 | 13.7 | 0.66 mi | 635 million | 2011 | 1.31 USD | left | overhead wire | | 1445 | | | yes | tests in 2010, plans for 2011 | ML1, ML2, ML3 not included (27.8 km, 37 st.; Embajadores=Acacias) |
| 9 | Guangzhou | Canton | China | Asia | 28 Jun 1999 | 8 | 144.1 mi | 146 | 18.0 | 1.04 mi | 1,825 million | 2012 | | right | third rail | APM line (underground people mover) | 1435 | Zhujiang people mover | 2010 | yes | yes | APM included |
| 10 | Paris | | France | Europe | 19 Jul 1900 | 16 | 135.5 mi | 382 | 8.5 | 0.37 mi | 1,524 million | 2011 | 2.05 USD | right (metro), left (RER) | third rail | lines 1, 14, rubber-tyred | 1435 | lines 1, 4, 6, 11, 14 | 1998 | lines 1, 2, 5, 9 | lines 1, 13 (part), 14 | |
| 11 | Delhi | | India | Asia | 24 Dec 2002 | 6 | 120.0 mi | 143 | 20.0 | 0.88 mi | 606 million | 2011 | 0.16 USD | left | overhead wire | | 1676, 1435 (Green, Violet lines) | | | yes | | |
| 12 | Mexico City | | Mexico | America | 5 Sep 1969 | 12 | 111.9 mi | 195 | 9.3 | 0.61 mi | 1,609 million | 2012 | 0.18 USD | right | third rail | | 1995 | yes | | | | ONLY PASSENGER SERVICE KM COUNTED |
| 13 | Shenzhen | | China | Asia | 28 Dec 2004 | 5 | 110.9 mi | 131 | 22.2 | 0.88 mi | 132 million | 2009 | | right | | | 1435 | | | yes | yes | |
| 14 | Hong Kong | | Hong Kong S.A.R. | Asia | 1 Oct 1979 | 10 | 108.8 mi | 95 | 10.9 | 1.28 mi | 1,444 million | 2012 | 1.19 USD | left | overhead wire | Disneyland Resort Line | 1435 | SI, WI lines, planned | 2005 | yes | all underground stations | 175 Km and 82 stations according to MRT. 184km urbanrail.35.3km airport express not included |
| 15 | Washington | | USA | America | 27 Mar 1976 | 5 | 106.4 mi | 90 | 21.3 | 1.25 mi | 218 million | 2012 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | |
| 16 | Mumbai | Bombay | India | Asia | | 5 | 106.3 mi | 73 | 21.3 | 1.56 mi | | | 0.22 USD | | | | | | | | | In fact, 4 suburban railway lines with metro frequency |
| 17 | San Francisco | | USA | America | 11 Sep 1972 | 5 | 103.7 mi | 44 | 20.7 | 2.66 mi | 111 million | 2012 | | right | third rail | | 1676 | | | yes | | MUNI not included (8 underground stations) |
| 18 | Chicago | | USA | America | 6 Jun 1892 | 8 | 103.2 mi | 152 | 12.9 | 0.72 mi | 222 million | 2011 | 2.07 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | 151 Stations and 173 km (UrbanRail.net) |
| 19 | Berlin | | Germany | Europe | 18 Feb 1902 | 10 | 91.6 mi | 195 | 9.2 | 0.50 mi | 505 million | 2011 | 2.75 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 20 | Singapore | | Singapore | Asia | 7 Nov 1987 | 4 | 91.1 mi | 100 | 22.8 | 0.95 mi | 794 million | 2011 | 1.27 USD | left | third rail | North-East Line, Circle Line and the 3 rubber-tyred LRT lines | 1435 | LRT lines | 2003 | yes | yes | |
| 21 | Osaka | | Japan | Asia | 20 May 1933 | 9 | 85.6 mi | 133 | 9.5 | 0.69 mi | 836 million | 2010 | | left | third rail | Nanko Port Town Line, rubber-tyred | 1435 | Nanko Port Town Line | 1981 | | all stations on the Nanko Port Town Line | Monorail not included (23.8 km, 18 st). OTS + new tram included |
| 22 | Busan | | South Korea | Asia | 19 Jul 1985 | 5 | 81.9 mi | 127 | 16.4 | 0.67 mi | 320 million | 2012 | | right | | Line 4 | | Line 4 | 2011 | | line 3 | |
| 23 | Chongqing | Chungking | China | Asia | 18 Jun 2005 | 4 | 78.9 mi | 86 | 19.7 | 0.96 mi | | | | right | | | | | | yes | The three underground stations (Daping, Linjiangmen, and Jiaochangkou) have PSDs | |
| 24 | Tianjin | Tientsin | China | Asia | 28 Mar 2004 | 4 | 77.0 mi | 81 | 19.3 | 1.00 mi | 64 million | 2010 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | platform gate doors | Binhai Line and metro line included. (10-08-1980: 7.4 km, 7 stations) |
| 25 | Barcelona | | Spain | Europe | 30 Dec 1924 | 11 | 74.2 mi | 163 | 6.7 | 0.49 mi | 389 million | 2011 | 1.77 USD | right | third rail (TMB), overhead wire (FGC) | lines L9, L10, L11 | 1435 | | 2009 | yes | lines L9, L10, L11 | Tram lines not included (1.8 km subway tram line, T5) |
| 26 | Saint Petersburg | Leningrad | Russia | Europe | 15 Nov 1955 | 5 | 70.5 mi | 67 | 14.1 | 1.14 mi | 786 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | windowless steel doors in ten stations | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 27 | Taipei | | Taiwan | Asia | 28 Mar 1996 | 8 | 70.0 mi | 106 | 8.7 | 0.71 mi | 652 million | 2012 | 0.78 USD | right | third rail | Wenshan (Muzha) VAL line | 2060 | yes | 1996 | yes | PGDs in the busier MRT stations, PSDs in all VAL stations | |
| 28 | Stockholm | | Sweden | Europe | 1 Oct 1950 | 3 | 65.7 mi | 104 | 21.9 | 0.65 mi | 309 million | 2011 | 4.88 USD | left | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | According to official website. 7 operational lines |
| 29 | Hamburg | | Germany | Europe | 1 Mar 1912 | 4 | 65.1 mi | 99 | 16.3 | 0.68 mi | 199 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | According to official website |
| 30 | Santiago | Santiago de Chile | Chile | America | 15 Sep 1975 | 5 | 63.6 mi | 108 | 12.7 | 0.62 mi | 640 million | 2011 | 0.72 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | yes | | | | |
| 31 | Munich | | Germany | Europe | 19 Oct 1971 | 6 | 58.5 mi | 102 | 9.8 | 0.61 mi | 360 million | 2010 | 3.01 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 32 | Nagoya | | Japan | Asia | 15 Nov 1957 | 4 | 57.9 mi | 97 | 14.5 | 0.62 mi | 427 million | 2008 | | left | third rail, overhead wire (Tsurumai, Sakura-dori lines) | Tobu Kyuryo maglev line | 1435, 1067 (Tsurumai, Sakura-dori lines) | | 2005 | yes | Tobu Kyuryo maglev line | 3 stations + |
| 33 | Nanjing | Nanking | China | Asia | 27 Aug 2005 | 2 | 52.6 mi | 57 | 26.3 | 0.96 mi | 344 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 34 | Milan | | Italy | Europe | 1 Nov 1964 | 3 | 51.8 mi | 94 | 17.3 | 0.57 mi | 328 million | 2007 | 1.31 USD | right | overhead wire, third rail (line M1) | line M5 | 1435 | | 2013 | yes | line M5 | metroitaliane.it |
| 35 | Bangkok | | Thailand | Asia | 5 Dec 1999 | 4 | 49.8 mi | 57 | 12.5 | 0.94 mi | 245 million | 2011 | 0.84 USD | left | linear | Green line | 1435 | | 1999 | yes | Green line, Blue line | |
| 36 | Atlanta | | USA | America | 30 Jun 1979 | 2 | 49.2 mi | 39 | 24.6 | 1.33 mi | 34 million | 2007 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | |
| 37 | Newcastle | | United Kingdom | Europe | 7 Aug 1980 | 2 | 47.5 mi | 61 | 23.8 | 0.81 mi | 38 million | 2011 | | left | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 38 | Vienna | | Austria | Europe | 25 Feb 1978 | 5 | 46.4 mi | 102 | 9.3 | 0.48 mi | 534 million | 2010 | 2.22 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | According to official website. Premetro tunnel not included |
| 39 | Sao Paulo | São Paulo | Brazil | America | 14 Sep 1974 | 5 | 46.2 mi | 67 | 9.2 | 0.74 mi | 877 million | 2012 | 0.99 USD | right | third rail (lines 1-3), overhead wire (lines 4, 5) | line 4 | 1600 | | 2010 | all metro lines and regional rail | lines 2, 3, 4 (since 2010) | According to official website. C Line: 26 km + 16 st. E Line: 22km + 7 st) |
| 40 | Saint Louis | | USA | America | 31 Jul 1993 | 2 | 45.6 mi | 37 | 22.8 | 1.30 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 41 | Tehran | | Iran | Asia | 21 Feb 2000 | 4 | 45.4 mi | 70 | 11.3 | 0.69 mi | 480 million | 2011 | | | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | Line 5 to Karaj not included (42 km, 11 stations) Lenght unknown |
| 42 | Toronto | | Canada | America | 30 Apr 1954 | 4 | 44.3 mi | 74 | 11.1 | 0.63 mi | 278 million | 2006 | 2.18 USD | right | third rail | | 1480 | | | yes | | |
| 43 | Dubai | | United Arab Emirates | Asia | 9 Sep 2009 | 2 | 43.3 mi | 46 | 21.7 | 0.98 mi | 109 million | 2012 | | right | third rail | metro | 1435 | | 2009 | yes | metro, monorail | |
| 44 | Vancouver | | Canada | America | 3 Jan 1986 | 3 | 43.2 mi | 49 | 14.4 | 0.94 mi | 120 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | Skytrain, LIM technology, currently the world's longest automated system | 1435 | | 1986 | yes | | |
| 45 | Bucharest | | Romania | Europe | 16 Nov 1979 | 4 | 43.0 mi | 50 | 10.8 | 0.94 mi | 171 million | 2011 | 0.53 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 46 | Montreal | Montréal | Canada | America | 14 Oct 1966 | 4 | 43.0 mi | 73 | 10.8 | 0.62 mi | 219 million | 2006 | 2.18 USD | right | third rail | | 1994 | yes | | | | |
| 47 | Kiev | Kyiv | Ukraine | Europe | 22 Oct 1960 | 3 | 41.1 mi | 51 | 13.7 | 0.86 mi | 519 million | 2011 | 0.35 USD | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | |
| 48 | Cairo | | Egypt | Africa | 27 Sep 1987 | 2 | 40.7 mi | 55 | 20.4 | 0.77 mi | 837 million | 2010 | 0.18 USD | left | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | 5 stations | | |
| 49 | Kuala Lumpur | | Malaysia | Asia | 16 Dec 1996 | 3 | 39.8 mi | 60 | 13.3 | 0.70 mi | 109 million | 2008 | 0.48 USD | left | | LRT | | | 1996 | yes | KLIA line to airport, Kelana Jaya line's underground stations | |
| 50 | Oslo | | Norway | Europe | 22 May 1966 | 5 | 38.5 mi | 77 | 7.7 | 0.54 mi | 76 million | 2010 | 3.50 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | Line 1 not included (it has level crossings). Length not sure |
| 51 | Philadelphia | | USA | America | 4 Mar 1907 | 3 | 38.5 mi | 66 | 12.8 | 0.61 mi | 107 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1435, 1588 (Market-Frankford Line) | | | yes | | PATCO line included. Subway trolley not (10 stations) |
| 52 | Boston | | USA | America | 1 Sep 1897 | 3 | 37.6 mi | 66 | 12.5 | 0.60 mi | 147 million | 2010 | | right | third rail, overhead wire (Green Line) | | 1435 | | | yes | | Green and Red Lines' tram section not included |
| 53 | Caracas | | Venezuela | America | 27 Mar 1983 | 5 | 37.6 mi | 50 | 7.5 | 0.84 mi | 485 million | 2009 | 0.40 USD | | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | Metro Los Teques included (9.5 km) |
| 54 | Los Angeles | | USA | America | 30 Jan 1993 | 3 | 36.9 mi | 30 | 12.3 | 1.37 mi | 46 million | 2011 | 2.50 USD | right | overhead wire, third rail (Red, Purple lines) | | 1435 | | | yes | | Red, Purple and Green lines |
| 55 | Prague | | Czech Republic | Europe | 9 May 1974 | 3 | 36.7 mi | 57 | 12.2 | 0.68 mi | 530 million | 2011 | 0.85 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 56 | Yokohama | | Japan | Asia | 16 Dec 1972 | 3 | 35.8 mi | 48 | 11.9 | 0.80 mi | 198 million | 2008 | | left | third rail | Kanazawa Seaside line, LRT, rubber-tyred | 1435 | Kanazawa Seaside LRT | 1989 | | Kanazawa Seaside LRT line | Kanazawa Line not included (10.6 km) |
| 57 | Wuhan | Hankou | China | Asia | 28 Sep 2004 | 2 | 35.3 mi | 48 | 17.6 | 0.77 mi | 73 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 58 | Daegu | Taegu | South Korea | Asia | 26 Nov 1997 | 2 | 33.5 mi | 56 | 16.7 | 0.62 mi | 127 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | lines 1, 2 | |
| 59 | Athens | | Greece | Europe | 1954 | 3 | 32.3 mi | 54 | 10.8 | 0.63 mi | 342 million | 2008 | 1.31 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | M3 airport line not included. |
| 60 | Manila | | Philippines | Asia | 1 Dec 1984 | 3 | 32.0 mi | 44 | 10.7 | 0.78 mi | 346 million | 2008 | 0.24 USD | right | | | | | | yes | | Length not sure |
| 61 | Shenyang | Mukden | China | Asia | 27 Sep 2010 | 2 | 30.7 mi | 41 | 15.4 | 0.79 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | yes | |
| 62 | Buenos Aires | | Argentina | America | 1 Dec 1913 | 6 | 30.6 mi | 78 | 5.1 | 0.43 mi | 308 million | 2011 | 0.31 USD | left | overhead wire, third rail (Line B) | | 1435 | | | | | Premetro line not included |
| 63 | Dalian | | China | Asia | 1 May 2003 | 1 | 30.5 mi | 12 | 30.5 | 2.77 mi | 44 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | | | Suburban service? |
| 64 | Hangzhou | Hangchow | China | Asia | 24 Nov 2012 | 1 | 29.8 mi | 31 | 29.8 | 0.99 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | Wikipedia |
| 65 | Sapporo | | Japan | Asia | 16 Dec 1971 | 3 | 29.8 mi | 49 | 9.9 | 0.65 mi | 209 million | 2008 | | left | overhead wire, third rail (Namboku Line) | | 2150, 2180 (Namboku Line) | yes | | | | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 66 | Rotterdam | | Netherlands | Europe | 10 Feb 1968 | 2 | 29.2 mi | 38 | 14.6 | 0.81 mi | 87 million | 2008 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | Only metro section. Sneltram: 8.4 km, 11 stations. 'Metros in Holland' |
| 67 | Lille | | France | Europe | 25 Apr 1983 | 2 | 28.3 mi | 62 | 14.1 | 0.47 mi | 96 million | 2009 | | right | third rail | VAL | 2060 | yes | 1983 | | VAL, all stations | |
| 68 | Cologne | | Germany | Europe | 11 Oct 1968 | 15 | 28.0 mi | 51 | 1.9 | 0.78 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | new light rail trains only | | Approx. 45 km metro-like. 30 km underground. |
| 69 | Kaohsiung | Gaoxiong | Taiwan | Asia | 9 Mar 2008 | 2 | 28.0 mi | 38 | 14.0 | 0.78 mi | 52 million | 2012 | | | third rail | | 1435 | | | | MRT | |
| 70 | Lisbon | | Portugal | Europe | 29 Dec 1959 | 4 | 27.5 mi | 55 | 6.9 | 0.54 mi | 183 million | 2010 | 1.05 USD | left | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 71 | Bilbao | | Spain | Europe | 11 Nov 1995 | 2 | 27.0 mi | 40 | 13.5 | 0.71 mi | 90 million | 2011 | | left | overhead wire | | 1000 | | | yes | | According to Metro Bilbao |
| 72 | Valparaiso | | Chile | America | 23 Nov 2005 | 1 | 26.7 mi | 20 | 26.7 | 1.41 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 73 | Brasilia | | Brazil | America | 31 Mar 2001 | 1 | 26.1 mi | 24 | 26.1 | 1.13 mi | 55 million | 2009 | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 74 | Istanbul | | Turkey | Europe | 16 Sep 2000 | 2 | 26.1 mi | 28 | 13.1 | 1.00 mi | 78 million | 2011 | 0.82 USD | right | overhead wire, third rail (Line M2) | | 1435 | | | | | Wikipedia. Hafif Metro not included (25.8 km, 24 stations, 2 lines) |
| 75 | Rio de Janeiro | | Brazil | America | 5 Mar 1979 | 2 | 26.1 mi | 34 | 13.1 | 0.82 mi | 212 million | 2010 | 1.01 USD | right | third rail | | 1600 | | | yes | | |
| 76 | Rome | | Italy | Europe | 10 Feb 1955 | 2 | 25.9 mi | 52 | 12.9 | 0.52 mi | 331 million | 2008 | 1.31 USD | left | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | yes | | metroitaliane.it |
| 77 | Chengdu | | China | Asia | 27 Sep 2010 | 2 | 25.4 mi | 36 | 12.7 | 0.75 mi | 103 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | yes | yes | http://railway-technology.com/projects/chengdu-metro |
| 78 | Miami | | USA | America | 21 May 1984 | 1 | 24.7 mi | 23 | 24.7 | 1.12 mi | 18 million | 2011 | 2.17 USD | right | third rail | downtown people mover, rubber-tyred | 1435 | Downtown people mover | 1986 | yes | | Metromover not included (20 stations, 7 km) |
| 79 | Recife | | Brazil | America | 11 Mar 1985 | 2 | 24.7 mi | 30 | 12.3 | 0.88 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 80 | Kharkov | Kharkiv | Ukraine | Europe | 23 Aug 1975 | 3 | 23.2 mi | 29 | 7.7 | 0.89 mi | 250 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 81 | Tashkent | | Uzbekistan | Asia | 6 Nov 1977 | 3 | 22.5 mi | 29 | 7.5 | 0.87 mi | 65 million | 2010 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 82 | Nuremberg | | Germany | Europe | 1 Mar 1972 | 3 | 22.4 mi | 48 | 7.5 | 0.50 mi | 118 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | lines U2, U3, no PSDs, sharing tracks with driver-operated trains | 1435 | | 2008 | | | |
| 83 | Minsk | | Belarus | Europe | 26 Jun 1984 | 2 | 22.0 mi | 28 | 11.0 | 0.85 mi | 281 million | 2012 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 84 | Baku | | Azerbaijan | Asia | 6 Nov 1967 | 2 | 21.5 mi | 23 | 10.7 | 1.02 mi | 183 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | |
| 85 | Porto Alegre | | Brazil | America | 2 Mar 1985 | 1 | 21.0 mi | 17 | 21.0 | 1.31 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 86 | Budapest | | Hungary | Europe | 2 May 1896 | 3 | 20.5 mi | 42 | 6.8 | 0.53 mi | 302 million | 2011 | 1.25 USD | right | third rail, overhead wire (Line M1) | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 87 | Amsterdam | | Netherlands | Europe | 16 Oct 1977 | 4 | 20.3 mi | 33 | 5.1 | 0.70 mi | 85 million | 2009 | 2.73 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | Sneltram not included (9.8 km, 19 stations; 'Metros in Holland') |
| 88 | Brussels | | Belgium | Europe | 20 Sep 1976 | 3 | 20.0 mi | 61 | 6.7 | 0.35 mi | 133 million | 2009 | 2.00 USD | right (left on lines 1 and 6 between Midi and Roi Baudouin) | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | Premetro tunnels not included, 11 stations |
| 89 | Naples | | Italy | Europe | 28 Mar 1993 | 3 | 19.8 mi | 31 | 6.6 | 0.71 mi | 35 million | 2011 | | left | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | M3 and M4 not included (M3: 12.3 km, 12 sta. M4: 8.3 km, 8 sta.) |
| 90 | Valencia | | Spain | Europe | 3 Oct 1988 | 3 | 19.8 mi | 38 | 6.6 | 0.56 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1000 | | | yes | | Full metro section length unknown. |
| 91 | Bursa | | Turkey | Asia | 19 Aug 2002 | 2 | 19.6 mi | 31 | 9.8 | 0.68 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 92 | Monterrey | | Mexico | America | 25 Apr 1991 | 2 | 19.6 mi | 32 | 9.8 | 0.65 mi | 138 million | 2009 | | right | | | | yes | | | | |
| 93 | Kyoto | | Japan | Asia | 1 Apr 1981 | 2 | 19.5 mi | 32 | 9.7 | 0.65 mi | 126 million | 2008 | | left | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | Tozai line | |
| 94 | Sofia | | Bulgaria | Europe | 28 Jan 1998 | 2 | 19.4 mi | 28 | 9.7 | 0.75 mi | 29 million | 2009 | 0.67 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 95 | Cleveland | | USA | America | 15 Mar 1955 | 1 | 19.3 mi | 18 | 19.3 | 1.13 mi | 6 million | 2011 | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | 2 Light Rail lines not included |
| 96 | Lyon | | France | Europe | 28 Apr 1978 | 4 | 19.1 mi | 43 | 4.8 | 0.49 mi | 257 million | 2009 | 2.09 USD | left | third rail | line D/Maggaly, rubber-tyred, no PSDs | 1435 | yes | 1991 | | | |
| 97 | Kobe | | Japan | Asia | 13 Mar 1977 | 2 | 19.0 mi | 26 | 9.5 | 0.79 mi | 121 million | 2008 | | left | overhead wire, third rail (Portliner) | Port Liner and Rokko Liner, rubber-tyred | 1435 | Port Liner and Rokko Liner | 1981 | | Port Liner and Rokko Liner | According to Mr. Osamu Abe. Portliner, Rokko lines not included (15 st) |
| 98 | Fukuoka | | Japan | Asia | 26 Jul 1981 | 3 | 18.5 mi | 35 | 6.2 | 0.58 mi | 124 million | 2007 | | left | overhead wire | | 1067 | | | | yes | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 99 | Incheon | Inchon | South Korea | Asia | 6 Oct 1999 | 1 | 18.3 mi | 29 | 18.3 | 0.65 mi | 89 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | yes | |
| 100 | Dortmund | | Germany | Europe | 17 May 1976 | 3 | 18.3 mi | 37 | 6.1 | 0.54 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | H-Bahn | 1435 | | 1984 | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 101 | Medellin | Medellín | Colombia | America | 30 Nov 1995 | 2 | 17.9 mi | 26 | 8.9 | 0.75 mi | 170 million | 2011 | | | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | Metro Cable not included, 4 stations |
| 102 | Belo Horizonte | | Brazil | America | 1 Aug 1986 | 1 | 17.5 mi | 19 | 17.5 | 0.97 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 103 | The Hague | | Netherlands | Europe | 16 Oct 2004 | 3 | 17.3 mi | 30 | 5.8 | 0.64 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown (47 km?) |
| 104 | Toulouse | | France | Europe | 26 Jun 1993 | 2 | 17.1 mi | 38 | 8.5 | 0.47 mi | 103 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | VAL | 2060 | yes | 1993 | | VAL | |
| 105 | Chennai | Madras | India | Asia | 19 Oct 1997 | 1 | 16.8 mi | 17 | 16.8 | 1.05 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 106 | Xian | Xi'an | China | Asia | 16 Sep 2011 | 1 | 16.4 mi | 17 | 16.4 | 1.03 mi | 59 million | 2012 | | | | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 107 | Tbilisi | | Georgia | Asia | 11 Jan 1966 | 2 | 16.3 mi | 22 | 8.2 | 0.82 mi | 88 million | 2008 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 108 | Suzhou | Su-chou | China | Asia | 29 Apr 2012 | 1 | 16.0 mi | 24 | 16.0 | 0.69 mi | | | | right | | | | | | yes | | According to Wikipedia, official website |
| 109 | Kolkata | Calcutta | India | Asia | 24 Oct 1984 | 1 | 15.5 mi | 23 | 15.5 | 0.71 mi | 173 million | 2009 | | right | | | | | | | | 25 km wikipedia, 27.50 km urbanrail ??? |
| 110 | Baltimore | | USA | America | 21 Nov 1983 | 1 | 15.2 mi | 14 | 15.2 | 1.17 mi | 18 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | |
| 111 | Guadalajara | | Mexico | America | 1 Sep 1989 | 2 | 14.9 mi | 29 | 7.5 | 0.55 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 112 | Stuttgart | | Germany | Europe | 10 Jun 1966 | 2 | 14.9 mi | 19 | 7.5 | 0.88 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | yes | | 24 km underground. (Schnellbahnen in Deutschland) |
| 113 | Ankara | | Turkey | Asia | 30 Aug 1996 | 2 | 14.4 mi | 23 | 7.2 | 0.68 mi | 113 million | 2007 | | right | third rail | metro line | 1435 | | 1997 | | | |
| 114 | Daejeon | Taejon | South Korea | Asia | 16 Mar 2006 | 1 | 14.0 mi | 22 | 14.0 | 0.67 mi | 38 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | yes | |
| 115 | Warsaw | | Poland | Europe | 7 Apr 1995 | 1 | 14.0 mi | 21 | 14.0 | 0.70 mi | 140 million | 2011 | 0.61 USD | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 116 | Pyongyang | | North Korea | Asia | 6 Sep 1973 | 2 | 14.0 mi | 16 | 7.0 | 1.00 mi | 36 million | 2009 | | | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 117 | Seattle | | USA | America | 18 Jul 2009 | 1 | 13.8 mi | 12 | 13.8 | 1.25 mi | | | | right | | | | | | yes | | Downtown tunnel section considered as a full metro |
| 118 | Sydney | | Australia | Oceania | 1926 | 3 | 13.7 mi | 14 | 4.6 | 1.25 mi | | | 3.82 USD | left | | | | | | yes | | Only underground stations in downtown. Monorail: 3.6 km, 8 stations |
| 119 | Lima | | Peru | America | 5 Apr 2012 | 1 | 13.7 mi | 16 | 13.7 | 0.91 mi | | | 0.38 USD | | | | | | | | | |
| 120 | Marseille | | France | Europe | 26 Nov 1977 | 2 | 13.5 mi | 30 | 6.8 | 0.48 mi | 75 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1435 | yes | | | | |
| 121 | Oporto | Porto | Portugal | Europe | 7 Dec 2002 | 2 | 13.5 mi | 15 | 6.7 | 1.04 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | yes | | Full metro section length unknown.14 underground stations & 6,3 km in tunnel in downtown |
| 122 | Bochum | | Germany | Europe | 26 May 1979 | 2 | 13.4 mi | 29 | 6.7 | 0.50 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 123 | Copenhagen | | Denmark | Europe | 19 Oct 2002 | 2 | 13.1 mi | 22 | 6.5 | 0.65 mi | 54 million | 2011 | 3.68 USD | right | third rail | all metro lines | 1435 | | 2002 | all metro and S-Tog trains | all underground stations | According to official website |
| 124 | Helsinki | | Finland | Europe | 3 Aug 1982 | 1 | 13.1 mi | 17 | 13.1 | 0.82 mi | 62 million | 2011 | 2.75 USD | right | third rail | | 1524 | | | | | According to Metros in Skandinavien (R.Schwandl) |
| 125 | Frankfurt | | Germany | Europe | 4 Oct 1968 | 3 | 12.7 mi | 31 | 4.2 | 0.46 mi | | | 3.01 USD | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | 20.40 km, 27 stations underground ('Schnellbahnen in Deutschland') |
| 126 | Edmonton | | Canada | America | 22 Apr 1978 | 1 | 12.7 mi | 15 | 12.7 | 0.91 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 127 | Essen | | Germany | Europe | 5 Oct 1967 | 3 | 12.6 mi | 27 | 4.2 | 0.52 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 128 | Gwangju | | South Korea | Asia | 28 Apr 2004 | 1 | 12.5 mi | 20 | 12.5 | 0.66 mi | 18 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | yes | |
| 129 | Mashhad | | Iran | Asia | 10 Oct 2011 | 1 | 11.8 mi | 22 | 11.8 | 0.56 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 130 | Nizhny Novgorod | Gorky | Russia | Europe | 20 Nov 1985 | 2 | 11.7 mi | 15 | 5.9 | 0.90 mi | 27 million | 2010 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 131 | Hanover | Hannover | Germany | Europe | 28 Sep 1975 | 3 | 11.6 mi | 21 | 3.9 | 0.64 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | 18.60 km, 17 stations underground ('Schnellbahnen in Deutschland') |
| 132 | Hiroshima | | Japan | Asia | 20 Aug 1994 | 1 | 11.4 mi | 21 | 11.4 | 0.57 mi | 18 million | 2005 | | left | | | | yes | | | | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 133 | Kunming | | China | Asia | 28 Jun 2012 | 1 | 11.3 mi | 2 | 11.3 | 11.31 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 134 | Mecca | | Saudi Arabia | Asia | 13 Nov 2010 | 1 | 11.2 mi | 9 | 11.2 | 1.41 mi | | | | right | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | yes | |
| 135 | Kryvyi Rih | Krivoy Rog | Ukraine | Europe | 26 Dec 1986 | 1 | 11.2 mi | 12 | 11.2 | 1.02 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 136 | Seville | Sevilla | Spain | Europe | 2 Apr 2009 | 1 | 11.2 mi | 21 | 11.2 | 0.56 mi | | | | | | | | | | | Line 1 | |
| 137 | Charleroi | | Belgium | Europe | 21 Jun 1976 | 4 | 10.9 mi | 20 | 2.7 | 0.68 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. Total length 25 km. Data from Wikipedia |
| 138 | San Juan | | Puerto Rico | America | 6 Jun 2005 | 1 | 10.7 mi | 16 | 10.7 | 0.71 mi | 11 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 139 | Changchun | Hsinking | China | Asia | Oct 2002 | 1 | 10.6 mi | 16 | 10.6 | 0.70 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | (17 km, 16 stations on viaduct = metro). 14.6 km, 17 st on streets |
| 140 | Novosibirsk | | Russia | Asia | 7 Jan 1986 | 2 | 10.2 mi | 13 | 5.1 | 0.92 mi | 76 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 141 | Tama | | Japan | Asia | 27 Nov 1998 | 1 | 9.9 mi | 19 | 9.9 | 0.55 mi | | | | left | | | | | | | | |
| 142 | Izmir | | Turkey | Asia | 22 May 2000 | 1 | 9.9 mi | 14 | 9.9 | 0.76 mi | 63 million | 2011 | | | third rail | | 1435 | | | | | |
| 143 | Chiba | | Japan | Asia | 28 Mar 1988 | 2 | 9.6 mi | 18 | 4.8 | 0.60 mi | | | | left | | | | | | | | |
| 144 | Sendai | | Japan | Asia | 15 Jul 1987 | 1 | 9.2 mi | 17 | 9.2 | 0.57 mi | 58 million | 2008 | | left | overhead wire | | 1067 | | | | | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 145 | Santo Domingo | | Dominican Republic | America | 30 Jan 2009 | 1 | 9.0 mi | 16 | 9.0 | 0.60 mi | 29 million | 2011 | | | | | 1435 | | | yes | | |
| 146 | Duisburg | | Germany | Europe | 11 Jul 1992 | 2 | 8.9 mi | 13 | 4.5 | 0.81 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 147 | Lausanne | | Switzerland | Europe | 24 May 1991 | 2 | 8.5 mi | 29 | 4.3 | 0.32 mi | | | | | | line m2 | | line m2 | 2008 | | | Only m2 is a full metro (27.10.2008: 5.9 km, 14 sta). Line m1: 3 underground stations |
| 148 | Adana | | Turkey | Asia | 18 Mar 2009 | 1 | 8.4 mi | 13 | 8.4 | 0.70 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 149 | Turin | | Italy | Europe | 4 Feb 2006 | 1 | 8.3 mi | 21 | 8.3 | 0.42 mi | 33 million | 2011 | | right | | VAL | | yes | 2006 | yes | VAL | |
| 150 | Wuppertal | | Germany | Europe | 1 Mar 1901 | 1 | 8.3 mi | 20 | 8.3 | 0.44 mi | | | | right | overhead rail | | | | | | | |
| 151 | Brescia | | Italy | Europe | 22 Dec 2012 | 1 | 8.1 mi | 17 | 8.1 | 0.51 mi | | | | | | metro | | | 2012 | | | According to official website |
| 152 | Naha | | Japan | Asia | 10 Aug 2003 | 1 | 8.0 mi | 15 | 8.0 | 0.57 mi | | | | left | | | | | | | | |
| 153 | Yekaterinburg | Ekaterinburg | Russia | Asia | 26 Apr 1991 | 1 | 7.9 mi | 9 | 7.9 | 0.99 mi | 38 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | | |
| 154 | Yerevan | Erevan | Armenia | Asia | 7 Mar 1981 | 1 | 7.5 mi | 10 | 7.5 | 0.84 mi | 17 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 155 | Kazan | | Russia | Europe | 27 Aug 2005 | 1 | 6.8 mi | 7 | 6.8 | 1.13 mi | 27 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 156 | Glasgow | | United Kingdom | Europe | 14 Dec 1896 | 1 | 6.5 mi | 15 | 6.5 | 0.46 mi | 13 million | 2011 | | left | third rail | | 1219 | | | | | |
| 157 | Samara | Kuybyshev | Russia | Europe | 26 Dec 1987 | 1 | 6.3 mi | 9 | 6.3 | 0.79 mi | 16 million | 2011 | | right | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 158 | Duesseldorf | Düsseldorf | Germany | Europe | 4 Oct 1981 | 2 | 6.0 mi | 14 | 3.0 | 0.50 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 159 | Mulheim | Mülheim | Germany | Europe | 3 Nov 1979 | 2 | 5.6 mi | 13 | 2.8 | 0.51 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 160 | Algiers | | Algeria | Africa | 1 Nov 2011 | 1 | 5.6 mi | 10 | 5.6 | 0.62 mi | | | | | third rail | | 1435 | | | yes | | |
| 161 | Bonn | | Germany | Europe | 22 Mar 1975 | 1 | 5.6 mi | 12 | 5.6 | 0.51 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | 9 km, 12 stations underground. Approx. 17 km metro-like |
| 162 | Rennes | | France | Europe | 16 Mar 2002 | 1 | 5.6 mi | 15 | 5.6 | 0.40 mi | 47 million | 2011 | | right | | VAL | | yes | 2002 | | VAL | |
| 163 | Kitakyushu | Kitaky?sh? | Japan | Asia | 9 Jan 1985 | 1 | 5.5 mi | 13 | 5.5 | 0.46 mi | | | | left | | | | | | | | |
| 164 | Buffalo | | USA | America | 18 May 1985 | 1 | 5.2 mi | 8 | 5.2 | 0.74 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Only tunnel section |
| 165 | Palma de Mallorca | | Spain | Europe | 25 Apr 2007 | 1 | 5.2 mi | 9 | 5.2 | 0.64 mi | | | | | | | 1000 | | | | | |
| 166 | Antwerp | | Belgium | Europe | 25 Mar 1975 | 2 | 4.7 mi | 11 | 2.4 | 0.52 mi | | | | | overhead wire | | 1000 | | | | | |
| 167 | Bangalore | | India | Asia | 15 Sep 2011 | 1 | 4.7 mi | 6 | 4.7 | 0.93 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 168 | Almaty | Alma-Ata | Kazakhstan | Asia | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 | 4.5 mi | 7 | 4.5 | 0.76 mi | 7 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 169 | Dnepropetrovsk | Dnipropetrovsk | Ukraine | Europe | 29 Dec 1995 | 1 | 4.4 mi | 6 | 4.4 | 0.88 mi | 9 million | 2010 | | | third rail | | 1520 | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 170 | Genoa | | Italy | Europe | 13 Jun 1990 | 1 | 4.4 mi | 8 | 4.4 | 0.63 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | metroitaliane.it |
| 171 | Jacksonville | | USA | America | 30 May 1989 | 1 | 4.3 mi | 6 | 4.3 | 0.86 mi | | | | right | third rail | downtown monorail people mover | 2060 | | 1989 | | | |
| 172 | Volgograd | Stalingrad | Russia | Europe | 5 Nov 1984 | 1 | 4.2 mi | 6 | 4.2 | 0.85 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | Total system: 22 stations, 17,1 km |
| 173 | Kamakura | | Japan | Asia | 3 Mar 1970 | 1 | 4.1 mi | 8 | 4.1 | 0.59 mi | | | | left | | | | | | | | Shonan Monorail. |
| 174 | Maracaibo | | Venezuela | America | 8 Jun 2009 | 1 | 4.0 mi | 6 | 4.0 | 0.81 mi | | | | | | | | | | yes | | |
| 175 | Las Vegas | | USA | America | 15 Jul 2004 | 1 | 3.9 mi | 7 | 3.9 | 0.64 mi | | | | right | | monorail | | | 2004 | | yes | Hotels monorails not included |
| 176 | Valencia | | Venezuela | America | 18 Oct 2006 | 1 | 3.9 mi | 7 | 3.9 | 0.64 mi | 21 million | 2010 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 177 | Poznan | | Poland | Europe | 1 Mar 1997 | 1 | 3.8 mi | 6 | 3.8 | 0.76 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | Rapid Tram |
| 178 | Gelsenkirchen | | Germany | Europe | 1 Sep 1984 | 1 | 3.4 mi | 9 | 3.4 | 0.43 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1000 | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 179 | Bielefeld | | Germany | Europe | 21 Sep 1971 | 4 | 3.2 mi | 7 | 0.8 | 1.08 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. Only metro section included |
| 180 | Detroit | | USA | America | Jul 1987 | 1 | 3.0 mi | 13 | 3.0 | 0.25 mi | | | | right | third rail | downtown people mover, LIM technology | 1435 | | 1987 | yes | | |
| 181 | Pittsburgh | | USA | America | 3 Jul 1985 | 1 | 3.0 mi | 6 | 3.0 | 0.60 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown (all lines: 40 km).2.90 is the length of the tunnel section. |
| 182 | Ludwigshafen | | Germany | Europe | 29 May 1969 | 0 | 2.5 mi | 11 | | 0.23 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. |
| 183 | Catania | | Italy | Europe | 27 Jun 1999 | 1 | 2.4 mi | 6 | 2.4 | 0.47 mi | | | | right | overhead wire | | 1435 | | | | | metroitaliane.it |
| 184 | Perugia | | Italy | Europe | 29 Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.9 mi | 7 | 1.9 | 0.31 mi | | | | | | 'Minimetro' | | | 2008 | | | |
| 185 | Newark | | USA | America | 26 May 1935 | 1 | 1.4 mi | 4 | 1.4 | 0.46 mi | | | | right | | | | | | | | 4 underground stations |
| 186 | Rouen | | France | Europe | 17 Dec 1994 | 1 | 1.4 mi | 5 | 1.4 | 0.34 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 underground stations |
| 187 | Haifa | | Israel | Asia | 1959 | 1 | 1.1 mi | 6 | 1.1 | 0.22 mi | | | | | | | | | | | | |