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| 1 | Beijing | China | Peking | Asia | Subway | 274.7 mi | 1 Oct 1969 | 16 | 17.2 | 16.4 | 2,460 million | 2012 | 0.20 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 2 | Shanghai | China | | Asia | Metro | 271.6 mi | 10 Apr 1995 | 12 | 22.6 | 24.7 | 2,276 million | 2012 | 0.44 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | Maglev and Bund tunnel not included. From Wikipedia. 411,90 km ? Line 13 closes for reconstruction |
| 3 | London | United Kingdom | | Europe | Underground | 249.8 mi | 10 Jan 1863 | 11 | 22.7 | 24.5 | 1,171 million | 2011 | 3.60 USD | left | 1435 | third rail | 600, 750 (DLR) | Docklands Light Rail | 1987 | | 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 | USA | New York City | America | Subway | 228.7 mi | 27 Oct 1904 | 27 | 8.5 | 17.3 | 1,655 million | 2012 | 2.00 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 625, 650 (PATH) | | | | According to official website. PATH not included (22.2 km, 13 stations). SIR not included |
| 5 | Seoul | South Korea | | Asia | Subway | 202.9 mi | 15 Aug 1974 | 9 | 22.5 | 33.6 | 2,518 million | 2012 | 0.71 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | Only metro section. |
| 6 | Moscow | Russia | | Europe | Metro | 192.3 mi | 15 May 1935 | 12 | 16.0 | 15.5 | 2,389 million | 2011 | 0.65 USD | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | Monorail (6 stations, 4.7 km) not included. |
| 7 | Tokyo | Japan | | Asia | Metro | 189.2 mi | 30 Dec 1927 | 13 | 14.6 | 22.3 | 3,102 million | 2011 | 2.05 USD | left | 1067, 1435 (Ginza, Marunouchi, Asakusa, Oedo lines), 1372 (Shinjuku line) | overhead wire, third rail (Ginza, Marunouchi lines) | 1500, 600 (Ginza, Marunouchi lines) | Yurikamome Waterfront line, rubber-tyred | 1995 | Yurikamome line | According to Mr. Osamu Abe. Saitama, Yurikamone, Monorail, Yamanote, Chuo, Rinkai not incl. |
| 8 | Madrid | Spain | | Europe | Metro | 177.9 mi | 17 Oct 1919 | 13 | 13.7 | 21.7 | 635 million | 2011 | 1.31 USD | left | 1445 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | ML1, ML2, ML3 not included (27.8 km, 37 st.; Embajadores=Acacias) |
| 9 | Guangzhou | China | Canton | Asia | Metro | 144.1 mi | 28 Jun 1999 | 8 | 18.0 | 18.3 | 1,825 million | 2012 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | APM line (underground people mover) | 2010 | Zhujiang people mover | APM included |
| 10 | Paris | France | | Europe | Métro | 135.5 mi | 19 Jul 1900 | 16 | 8.5 | 23.9 | 1,524 million | 2011 | 2.05 USD | right (metro), left (RER) | 1435 | third rail | 750 | lines 1, 14, rubber-tyred | 1998 | lines 1, 4, 6, 11, 14 | |
| 11 | Delhi | India | | Asia | Metro | 120.0 mi | 24 Dec 2002 | 6 | 20.0 | 23.8 | 606 million | 2011 | 0.16 USD | left | 1676, 1435 (Green, Violet lines) | overhead wire | 25000 | | | | |
| 12 | Mexico City | Mexico | | America | Metro | 111.9 mi | 5 Sep 1969 | 12 | 9.3 | 16.3 | 1,609 million | 2012 | 0.18 USD | right | 1995 | third rail | 750 | | | yes | ONLY PASSENGER SERVICE KM COUNTED |
| 13 | Shenzhen | China | | Asia | Metro | 110.9 mi | 28 Dec 2004 | 5 | 22.2 | 26.2 | 132 million | 2009 | | right | 1435 | | | | | | |
| 14 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong S.A.R. | | Asia | MTR | 108.8 mi | 1 Oct 1979 | 10 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 1,444 million | 2012 | 1.19 USD | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 (MTR), 25000 (KCR) | Disneyland Resort Line | 2005 | SI, WI lines, planned | 175 Km and 82 stations according to MRT. 184km urbanrail.35.3km airport express not included |
| 15 | Washington | USA | | America | Metrorail | 106.4 mi | 27 Mar 1976 | 5 | 21.3 | 18.0 | 218 million | 2012 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 16 | Mumbai | India | Bombay | Asia | Suburban Railway | 106.3 mi | | 5 | 21.3 | 14.6 | | | 0.22 USD | | | | | | | | In fact, 4 suburban railway lines with metro frequency |
| 17 | San Francisco | USA | | America | BART | 103.7 mi | 11 Sep 1972 | 5 | 20.7 | 8.8 | 111 million | 2012 | | right | 1676 | third rail | 1000 | | | | MUNI not included (8 underground stations) |
| 18 | Chicago | USA | | America | "L" | 103.2 mi | 6 Jun 1892 | 8 | 12.9 | 19.0 | 222 million | 2011 | 2.07 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 600 | | | | 151 Stations and 173 km (UrbanRail.net) |
| 19 | Berlin | Germany | | Europe | U-Bahn | 91.6 mi | 18 Feb 1902 | 10 | 9.2 | 19.5 | 505 million | 2011 | 2.75 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 20 | Singapore | Singapore | | Asia | MRT | 91.1 mi | 7 Nov 1987 | 4 | 22.8 | 25.0 | 794 million | 2011 | 1.27 USD | left | 1435 | third rail | 750 | North-East Line, Circle Line and the 3 rubber-tyred LRT lines | 2003 | LRT lines | |
| 21 | Osaka | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 85.6 mi | 20 May 1933 | 9 | 9.5 | 14.8 | 836 million | 2010 | | left | 1435 | third rail | 750, 600 (Nanko Port Town Line) | Nanko Port Town Line, rubber-tyred | 1981 | Nanko Port Town Line | Monorail not included (23.8 km, 18 st). OTS + new tram included |
| 22 | Busan | South Korea | | Asia | Subway | 81.9 mi | 19 Jul 1985 | 5 | 16.4 | 25.4 | 320 million | 2012 | | right | | | | Line 4 | 2011 | Line 4 | |
| 23 | Chongqing | China | Chungking | Asia | Monorail | 78.9 mi | 18 Jun 2005 | 4 | 19.7 | 21.5 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 24 | Tianjin | China | Tientsin | Asia | Metro | 77.0 mi | 28 Mar 2004 | 4 | 19.3 | 20.3 | 64 million | 2010 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | Binhai Line and metro line included. (10-08-1980: 7.4 km, 7 stations) |
| 25 | Barcelona | Spain | | Europe | Metro | 74.2 mi | 30 Dec 1924 | 11 | 6.7 | 14.8 | 389 million | 2011 | 1.77 USD | right | 1435 | third rail (TMB), overhead wire (FGC) | 1200 | lines L9, L10, L11 | 2009 | | Tram lines not included (1.8 km subway tram line, T5) |
| 26 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | Leningrad | Europe | Metro | 70.5 mi | 15 Nov 1955 | 5 | 14.1 | 13.4 | 786 million | 2011 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 27 | Taipei | Taiwan | | Asia | MRT | 70.0 mi | 28 Mar 1996 | 8 | 8.7 | 13.3 | 652 million | 2012 | 0.78 USD | right | 2060 | third rail | 750 | Wenshan (Muzha) VAL line | 1996 | yes | |
| 28 | Stockholm | Sweden | | Europe | Tunnelbana | 65.7 mi | 1 Oct 1950 | 3 | 21.9 | 34.7 | 309 million | 2011 | 4.88 USD | left | 1435 | third rail | 650, 750 (Blue Line) | | | | According to official website. 7 operational lines |
| 29 | Hamburg | Germany | | Europe | U-Bahn | 65.1 mi | 1 Mar 1912 | 4 | 16.3 | 24.8 | 199 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | According to official website |
| 30 | Santiago | Chile | Santiago de Chile | America | Metro | 63.6 mi | 15 Sep 1975 | 5 | 12.7 | 21.6 | 640 million | 2011 | 0.72 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | yes | |
| 31 | Munich | Germany | | Europe | U-Bahn | 58.5 mi | 19 Oct 1971 | 6 | 9.8 | 17.0 | 360 million | 2010 | 3.01 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 32 | Nagoya | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 57.9 mi | 15 Nov 1957 | 4 | 14.5 | 24.3 | 427 million | 2008 | | left | 1435, 1067 (Tsurumai, Sakura-dori lines) | third rail, overhead wire (Tsurumai, Sakura-dori lines) | 600, 1500 (Tsurumai, Sakura-dori lines) | Tobu Kyuryo maglev line | 2005 | | 3 stations + |
| 33 | Nanjing | China | Nanking | Asia | Metro | 52.6 mi | 27 Aug 2005 | 2 | 26.3 | 28.5 | 344 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | |
| 34 | Milan | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 51.8 mi | 1 Nov 1964 | 3 | 17.3 | 31.3 | 328 million | 2007 | 1.31 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire, third rail (line M1) | 1500, 750 (line M1) | line M5 | 2013 | | metroitaliane.it |
| 35 | Bangkok | Thailand | | Asia | Skytrain, MRT | 49.8 mi | 5 Dec 1999 | 4 | 12.5 | 14.3 | 245 million | 2011 | 0.84 USD | left | 1435 | linear | | Green line | 1999 | | |
| 36 | Atlanta | USA | | America | MARTA | 49.2 mi | 30 Jun 1979 | 2 | 24.6 | 19.5 | 34 million | 2007 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 37 | Newcastle | United Kingdom | | Europe | Metro | 47.5 mi | 7 Aug 1980 | 2 | 23.8 | 30.5 | 38 million | 2011 | | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | |
| 38 | Vienna | Austria | | Europe | U-Bahn | 46.4 mi | 25 Feb 1978 | 5 | 9.3 | 20.4 | 534 million | 2010 | 2.22 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | According to official website. Premetro tunnel not included |
| 39 | Sao Paulo | Brazil | São Paulo | America | Metrô | 46.2 mi | 14 Sep 1974 | 5 | 9.2 | 13.4 | 877 million | 2012 | 0.99 USD | right | 1600 | third rail (lines 1-3), overhead wire (lines 4, 5) | 750 (lines 1-3), 1500 (lines 4, 5) | line 4 | 2010 | | According to official website. C Line: 26 km + 16 st. E Line: 22km + 7 st) |
| 40 | Saint Louis | USA | | America | Metrolink | 45.6 mi | 31 Jul 1993 | 2 | 22.8 | 18.5 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 41 | Tehran | Iran | | Asia | Metro | 45.4 mi | 21 Feb 2000 | 4 | 11.3 | 17.5 | 480 million | 2011 | | | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | Line 5 to Karaj not included (42 km, 11 stations) Lenght unknown |
| 42 | Toronto | Canada | | America | Subway | 44.3 mi | 30 Apr 1954 | 4 | 11.1 | 18.5 | 278 million | 2006 | 2.18 USD | right | 1480 | third rail | 600 | | | | |
| 43 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | | Asia | Metro | 43.3 mi | 9 Sep 2009 | 2 | 21.7 | 23.0 | 109 million | 2012 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | metro | 2009 | | |
| 44 | Vancouver | Canada | | America | SkyTrain | 43.2 mi | 3 Jan 1986 | 3 | 14.4 | 16.3 | 120 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 600 | Skytrain, LIM technology, currently the world's longest automated system | 1986 | | |
| 45 | Bucharest | Romania | | Europe | Metro | 43.0 mi | 16 Nov 1979 | 4 | 10.8 | 12.5 | 171 million | 2011 | 0.53 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 46 | Montreal | Canada | Montréal | America | Metro | 43.0 mi | 14 Oct 1966 | 4 | 10.8 | 18.3 | 219 million | 2006 | 2.18 USD | right | 1994 | third rail | 750 | | | yes | |
| 47 | Kiev | Ukraine | Kyiv | Europe | Metro | 41.1 mi | 22 Oct 1960 | 3 | 13.7 | 17.0 | 519 million | 2011 | 0.35 USD | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 48 | Cairo | Egypt | | Africa | Metro | 40.7 mi | 27 Sep 1987 | 2 | 20.4 | 27.5 | 837 million | 2010 | 0.18 USD | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | |
| 49 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | | Asia | LRT, Monorail | 39.8 mi | 16 Dec 1996 | 3 | 13.3 | 20.0 | 109 million | 2008 | 0.48 USD | left | | | | LRT | 1996 | | |
| 50 | Oslo | Norway | | Europe | T-Bane | 38.5 mi | 22 May 1966 | 5 | 7.7 | 15.4 | 76 million | 2010 | 3.50 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | Line 1 not included (it has level crossings). Length not sure |
| 51 | Philadelphia | USA | | America | Subway | 38.5 mi | 4 Mar 1907 | 3 | 12.8 | 22.0 | 107 million | 2011 | | right | 1435, 1588 (Market-Frankford Line) | third rail | 600, 685 (PATCO) | | | | PATCO line included. Subway trolley not (10 stations) |
| 52 | Boston | USA | | America | The T | 37.6 mi | 1 Sep 1897 | 3 | 12.5 | 22.0 | 147 million | 2010 | | right | 1435 | third rail, overhead wire (Green Line) | 600 | | | | Green and Red Lines' tram section not included |
| 53 | Caracas | Venezuela | | America | Metro | 37.6 mi | 27 Mar 1983 | 5 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 485 million | 2009 | 0.40 USD | | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | Metro Los Teques included (9.5 km) |
| 54 | Los Angeles | USA | | America | Metro Rail | 36.9 mi | 30 Jan 1993 | 3 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 46 million | 2011 | 2.50 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire, third rail (Red, Purple lines) | 750 | | | | Red, Purple and Green lines |
| 55 | Prague | Czech Republic | | Europe | Metro | 36.7 mi | 9 May 1974 | 3 | 12.2 | 19.0 | 530 million | 2011 | 0.85 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 56 | Yokohama | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 35.8 mi | 16 Dec 1972 | 3 | 11.9 | 16.0 | 198 million | 2008 | | left | 1435 | third rail | 750 | Kanazawa Seaside line, LRT, rubber-tyred | 1989 | Kanazawa Seaside LRT | Kanazawa Line not included (10.6 km) |
| 57 | Wuhan | China | Hankou | Asia | Metro | 35.3 mi | 28 Sep 2004 | 2 | 17.6 | 24.0 | 73 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | |
| 58 | Daegu | South Korea | Taegu | Asia | Subway | 33.5 mi | 26 Nov 1997 | 2 | 16.7 | 28.0 | 127 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | |
| 59 | Athens | Greece | | Europe | Metro | 32.3 mi | 1954 | 3 | 10.8 | 18.0 | 342 million | 2008 | 1.31 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 600 | | | | M3 airport line not included. |
| 60 | Manila | Philippines | | Asia | MRT | 32.0 mi | 1 Dec 1984 | 3 | 10.7 | 14.7 | 346 million | 2008 | 0.24 USD | right | | | | | | | Length not sure |
| 61 | Shenyang | China | Mukden | Asia | Metro | 30.7 mi | 27 Sep 2010 | 2 | 15.4 | 20.5 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 62 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | | America | Subte | 30.6 mi | 1 Dec 1913 | 6 | 5.1 | 13.0 | 308 million | 2011 | 0.31 USD | left | 1435 | overhead wire, third rail (Line B) | 1500, 1100 (Line B) | | | | Premetro line not included |
| 63 | Dalian | China | | Asia | Metro | 30.5 mi | 1 May 2003 | 1 | 30.5 | 12.0 | 44 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | | Suburban service? |
| 64 | Hangzhou | China | Hangchow | Asia | Metro | 29.8 mi | 24 Nov 2012 | 1 | 29.8 | 31.0 | | | | | | | | | | | Wikipedia |
| 65 | Sapporo | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 29.8 mi | 16 Dec 1971 | 3 | 9.9 | 16.3 | 209 million | 2008 | | left | 2150, 2180 (Namboku Line) | overhead wire, third rail (Namboku Line) | 1500, 750 (Namboku Line) | | | yes | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 66 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | | Europe | Metro | 29.2 mi | 10 Feb 1968 | 2 | 14.6 | 19.0 | 87 million | 2008 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | Only metro section. Sneltram: 8.4 km, 11 stations. 'Metros in Holland' |
| 67 | Lille | France | | Europe | Métro | 28.3 mi | 25 Apr 1983 | 2 | 14.1 | 31.0 | 96 million | 2009 | | right | 2060 | third rail | 750 | VAL | 1983 | yes | |
| 68 | Cologne | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 28.0 mi | 11 Oct 1968 | 15 | 1.9 | 3.4 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | Approx. 45 km metro-like. 30 km underground. |
| 69 | Kaohsiung | Taiwan | Gaoxiong | Asia | MRT | 28.0 mi | 9 Mar 2008 | 2 | 14.0 | 19.0 | 52 million | 2012 | | | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 70 | Lisbon | Portugal | | Europe | Metro | 27.5 mi | 29 Dec 1959 | 4 | 6.9 | 13.8 | 183 million | 2010 | 1.05 USD | left | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 71 | Bilbao | Spain | | Europe | Metro | 27.0 mi | 11 Nov 1995 | 2 | 13.5 | 20.0 | 90 million | 2011 | | left | 1000 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | According to Metro Bilbao |
| 72 | Valparaiso | Chile | | America | Metro | 26.7 mi | 23 Nov 2005 | 1 | 26.7 | 20.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 73 | Brasilia | Brazil | | America | Metrô | 26.1 mi | 31 Mar 2001 | 1 | 26.1 | 24.0 | 55 million | 2009 | | right | | | | | | | |
| 74 | Istanbul | Turkey | | Europe | Metro | 26.1 mi | 16 Sep 2000 | 2 | 13.1 | 14.0 | 78 million | 2011 | 0.82 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire, third rail (Line M2) | 750 | | | | Wikipedia. Hafif Metro not included (25.8 km, 24 stations, 2 lines) |
| 75 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | | America | Metrô | 26.1 mi | 5 Mar 1979 | 2 | 13.1 | 17.0 | 212 million | 2010 | 1.01 USD | right | 1600 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 76 | Rome | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 25.9 mi | 10 Feb 1955 | 2 | 12.9 | 26.0 | 331 million | 2008 | 1.31 USD | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | metroitaliane.it |
| 77 | Chengdu | China | | Asia | Metro | 25.4 mi | 27 Sep 2010 | 2 | 12.7 | 18.0 | 103 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | | http://railway-technology.com/projects/chengdu-metro |
| 78 | Miami | USA | | America | Metrorail | 24.7 mi | 21 May 1984 | 1 | 24.7 | 23.0 | 18 million | 2011 | 2.17 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | downtown people mover, rubber-tyred | 1986 | Downtown people mover | Metromover not included (20 stations, 7 km) |
| 79 | Recife | Brazil | | America | Metrô | 24.7 mi | 11 Mar 1985 | 2 | 12.3 | 15.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 80 | Kharkov | Ukraine | Kharkiv | Europe | Metro | 23.2 mi | 23 Aug 1975 | 3 | 7.7 | 9.7 | 250 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 81 | Tashkent | Uzbekistan | | Asia | Metro | 22.5 mi | 6 Nov 1977 | 3 | 7.5 | 9.7 | 65 million | 2010 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 82 | Nuremberg | Germany | | Europe | U-Bahn | 22.4 mi | 1 Mar 1972 | 3 | 7.5 | 16.0 | 118 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | lines U2, U3, no PSDs, sharing tracks with driver-operated trains | 2008 | | |
| 83 | Minsk | Belarus | | Europe | Metro | 22.0 mi | 26 Jun 1984 | 2 | 11.0 | 14.0 | 281 million | 2012 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 84 | Baku | Azerbaijan | | Asia | Metro | 21.5 mi | 6 Nov 1967 | 2 | 10.7 | 11.5 | 183 million | 2011 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 85 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | | America | Metro | 21.0 mi | 2 Mar 1985 | 1 | 21.0 | 17.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 86 | Budapest | Hungary | | Europe | Metro | 20.5 mi | 2 May 1896 | 3 | 6.8 | 14.0 | 302 million | 2011 | 1.25 USD | right | 1435 | third rail, overhead wire (Line M1) | 825, 600 (Line M1) | | | | |
| 87 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | | Europe | Metro | 20.3 mi | 16 Oct 1977 | 4 | 5.1 | 8.3 | 85 million | 2009 | 2.73 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | Sneltram not included (9.8 km, 19 stations; 'Metros in Holland') |
| 88 | Brussels | Belgium | | Europe | Métro | 20.0 mi | 20 Sep 1976 | 3 | 6.7 | 20.3 | 133 million | 2009 | 2.00 USD | right (left on lines 1 and 6 between Midi and Roi Baudouin) | 1435 | third rail | 900 | | | | Premetro tunnels not included, 11 stations |
| 89 | Naples | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 19.8 mi | 28 Mar 1993 | 3 | 6.6 | 10.3 | 35 million | 2011 | | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | M3 and M4 not included (M3: 12.3 km, 12 sta. M4: 8.3 km, 8 sta.) |
| 90 | Valencia | Spain | | Europe | Metro | 19.8 mi | 3 Oct 1988 | 3 | 6.6 | 12.7 | | | | right | 1000 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | Full metro section length unknown. |
| 91 | Bursa | Turkey | | Asia | Bursaray | 19.6 mi | 19 Aug 2002 | 2 | 9.8 | 15.5 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 92 | Monterrey | Mexico | | America | Metro | 19.6 mi | 25 Apr 1991 | 2 | 9.8 | 16.0 | 138 million | 2009 | | right | | | | | | yes | |
| 93 | Kyoto | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 19.5 mi | 1 Apr 1981 | 2 | 9.7 | 16.0 | 126 million | 2008 | | left | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | |
| 94 | Sofia | Bulgaria | | Europe | Metro | 19.4 mi | 28 Jan 1998 | 2 | 9.7 | 14.0 | 29 million | 2009 | 0.67 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 95 | Cleveland | USA | | America | Rapid Transit | 19.3 mi | 15 Mar 1955 | 1 | 19.3 | 18.0 | 6 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | 2 Light Rail lines not included |
| 96 | Lyon | France | | Europe | Métro | 19.1 mi | 28 Apr 1978 | 4 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 257 million | 2009 | 2.09 USD | left | 1435 | third rail | 750 | line D/Maggaly, rubber-tyred, no PSDs | 1991 | yes | |
| 97 | Kobe | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 19.0 mi | 13 Mar 1977 | 2 | 9.5 | 13.0 | 121 million | 2008 | | left | 1435 | overhead wire, third rail (Portliner) | 1500, 600 (Portliner) | Port Liner and Rokko Liner, rubber-tyred | 1981 | Port Liner and Rokko Liner | According to Mr. Osamu Abe. Portliner, Rokko lines not included (15 st) |
| 98 | Fukuoka | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 18.5 mi | 26 Jul 1981 | 3 | 6.2 | 11.7 | 124 million | 2007 | | left | 1067 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 99 | Incheon | South Korea | Inchon | Asia | Subway | 18.3 mi | 6 Oct 1999 | 1 | 18.3 | 29.0 | 89 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | |
| 100 | Dortmund | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 18.3 mi | 17 May 1976 | 3 | 6.1 | 12.3 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 600 | H-Bahn | 1984 | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 101 | Medellin | Colombia | Medellín | America | Metro | 17.9 mi | 30 Nov 1995 | 2 | 8.9 | 13.0 | 170 million | 2011 | | | 1435 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | Metro Cable not included, 4 stations |
| 102 | Belo Horizonte | Brazil | | America | Metrô | 17.5 mi | 1 Aug 1986 | 1 | 17.5 | 19.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | According to official website |
| 103 | The Hague | Netherlands | | Europe | RandstadRail | 17.3 mi | 16 Oct 2004 | 3 | 5.8 | 10.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown (47 km?) |
| 104 | Toulouse | France | | Europe | Métro | 17.1 mi | 26 Jun 1993 | 2 | 8.5 | 19.0 | 103 million | 2011 | | right | 2060 | third rail | 750 | VAL | 1993 | yes | |
| 105 | Chennai | India | Madras | Asia | MRTS | 16.8 mi | 19 Oct 1997 | 1 | 16.8 | 17.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 106 | Xian | China | Xi'an | Asia | Metro | 16.4 mi | 16 Sep 2011 | 1 | 16.4 | 17.0 | 59 million | 2012 | | | 1435 | | | | | | |
| 107 | Tbilisi | Georgia | | Asia | Metro | 16.3 mi | 11 Jan 1966 | 2 | 8.2 | 11.0 | 88 million | 2008 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 108 | Suzhou | China | Su-chou | Asia | Subway | 16.0 mi | 29 Apr 2012 | 1 | 16.0 | 24.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | According to Wikipedia, official website |
| 109 | Kolkata | India | Calcutta | Asia | Metro Railway | 15.5 mi | 24 Oct 1984 | 1 | 15.5 | 23.0 | 173 million | 2009 | | right | | | | | | | 25 km wikipedia, 27.50 km urbanrail ??? |
| 110 | Baltimore | USA | | America | Metro Subway | 15.2 mi | 21 Nov 1983 | 1 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 18 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 700 | | | | |
| 111 | Guadalajara | Mexico | | America | Metro | 14.9 mi | 1 Sep 1989 | 2 | 7.5 | 14.5 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 112 | Stuttgart | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 14.9 mi | 10 Jun 1966 | 2 | 7.5 | 9.5 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | 24 km underground. (Schnellbahnen in Deutschland) |
| 113 | Ankara | Turkey | | Asia | Metro | 14.4 mi | 30 Aug 1996 | 2 | 7.2 | 11.5 | 113 million | 2007 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | metro line | 1997 | | |
| 114 | Daejeon | South Korea | Taejon | Asia | Subway | 14.0 mi | 16 Mar 2006 | 1 | 14.0 | 22.0 | 38 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | |
| 115 | Warsaw | Poland | | Europe | Metro | 14.0 mi | 7 Apr 1995 | 1 | 14.0 | 21.0 | 140 million | 2011 | 0.61 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 116 | Pyongyang | North Korea | | Asia | Metro | 14.0 mi | 6 Sep 1973 | 2 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 36 million | 2009 | | | 1435 | third rail | 825 | | | | |
| 117 | Seattle | USA | | America | Light Rail | 13.8 mi | 18 Jul 2009 | 1 | 13.8 | 12.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | Downtown tunnel section considered as a full metro |
| 118 | Sydney | Australia | | Oceania | Cityrail | 13.7 mi | 1926 | 3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | | | 3.82 USD | left | | | | | | | Only underground stations in downtown. Monorail: 3.6 km, 8 stations |
| 119 | Lima | Peru | | America | Tren Urbano | 13.7 mi | 5 Apr 2012 | 1 | 13.7 | 16.0 | | | 0.38 USD | | | | | | | | |
| 120 | Marseille | France | | Europe | Métro | 13.5 mi | 26 Nov 1977 | 2 | 6.8 | 15.0 | 75 million | 2011 | | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | yes | |
| 121 | Oporto | Portugal | Porto | Europe | Metro | 13.5 mi | 7 Dec 2002 | 2 | 6.7 | 7.5 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | Full metro section length unknown.14 underground stations & 6,3 km in tunnel in downtown |
| 122 | Bochum | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 13.4 mi | 26 May 1979 | 2 | 6.7 | 14.5 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 660 | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 123 | Copenhagen | Denmark | | Europe | Metro | 13.1 mi | 19 Oct 2002 | 2 | 6.5 | 11.0 | 54 million | 2011 | 3.68 USD | right | 1435 | third rail | 750 | all metro lines | 2002 | | According to official website |
| 124 | Helsinki | Finland | | Europe | Metro | 13.1 mi | 3 Aug 1982 | 1 | 13.1 | 17.0 | 62 million | 2011 | 2.75 USD | right | 1524 | third rail | 750 | | | | According to Metros in Skandinavien (R.Schwandl) |
| 125 | Frankfurt | Germany | | Europe | U-Bahn | 12.7 mi | 4 Oct 1968 | 3 | 4.2 | 10.3 | | | 3.01 USD | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | 20.40 km, 27 stations underground ('Schnellbahnen in Deutschland') |
| 126 | Edmonton | Canada | | America | Light Rail | 12.7 mi | 22 Apr 1978 | 1 | 12.7 | 15.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | |
| 127 | Essen | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 12.6 mi | 5 Oct 1967 | 3 | 4.2 | 9.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 128 | Gwangju | South Korea | | Asia | Subway | 12.5 mi | 28 Apr 2004 | 1 | 12.5 | 20.0 | 18 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | |
| 129 | Mashhad | Iran | | Asia | | 11.8 mi | 10 Oct 2011 | 1 | 11.8 | 22.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 130 | Nizhny Novgorod | Russia | Gorky | Europe | Metro | 11.7 mi | 20 Nov 1985 | 2 | 5.9 | 7.5 | 27 million | 2010 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 131 | Hanover | Germany | Hannover | Europe | Stadtbahn | 11.6 mi | 28 Sep 1975 | 3 | 3.9 | 7.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | 18.60 km, 17 stations underground ('Schnellbahnen in Deutschland') |
| 132 | Hiroshima | Japan | | Asia | Monorail | 11.4 mi | 20 Aug 1994 | 1 | 11.4 | 21.0 | 18 million | 2005 | | left | | | | | | yes | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 133 | Kunming | China | | Asia | Metro | 11.3 mi | 28 Jun 2012 | 1 | 11.3 | 2.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 134 | Mecca | Saudi Arabia | | Asia | Metro | 11.2 mi | 13 Nov 2010 | 1 | 11.2 | 9.0 | | | | right | 1435 | third rail | 1500 | | | | |
| 135 | Kryvyi Rih | Ukraine | Krivoy Rog | Europe | Metrotram | 11.2 mi | 26 Dec 1986 | 1 | 11.2 | 12.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 136 | Seville | Spain | Sevilla | Europe | Metro | 11.2 mi | 2 Apr 2009 | 1 | 11.2 | 21.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 137 | Charleroi | Belgium | | Europe | Métro Léger | 10.9 mi | 21 Jun 1976 | 4 | 2.7 | 5.0 | | | | | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. Total length 25 km. Data from Wikipedia |
| 138 | San Juan | Puerto Rico | | America | Tren Urbano | 10.7 mi | 6 Jun 2005 | 1 | 10.7 | 16.0 | 11 million | 2011 | | | | | | | | | |
| 139 | Changchun | China | Hsinking | Asia | LRT | 10.6 mi | Oct 2002 | 1 | 10.6 | 16.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | (17 km, 16 stations on viaduct = metro). 14.6 km, 17 st on streets |
| 140 | Novosibirsk | Russia | | Asia | Metro | 10.2 mi | 7 Jan 1986 | 2 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 76 million | 2011 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 141 | Tama | Japan | | Asia | Monorail | 9.9 mi | 27 Nov 1998 | 1 | 9.9 | 19.0 | | | | left | | | | | | | |
| 142 | Izmir | Turkey | | Asia | Metro | 9.9 mi | 22 May 2000 | 1 | 9.9 | 14.0 | 63 million | 2011 | | | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 143 | Chiba | Japan | | Asia | Monorail | 9.6 mi | 28 Mar 1988 | 2 | 4.8 | 9.0 | | | | left | | | | | | | |
| 144 | Sendai | Japan | | Asia | Subway | 9.2 mi | 15 Jul 1987 | 1 | 9.2 | 17.0 | 58 million | 2008 | | left | 1067 | overhead wire | 1500 | | | | According to Mr. Osamu Abe |
| 145 | Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic | | America | Metro | 9.0 mi | 30 Jan 2009 | 1 | 9.0 | 16.0 | 29 million | 2011 | | | 1435 | | | | | | |
| 146 | Duisburg | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 8.9 mi | 11 Jul 1992 | 2 | 4.5 | 6.5 | | | | right | | | | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 147 | Lausanne | Switzerland | | Europe | Metro | 8.5 mi | 24 May 1991 | 2 | 4.3 | 14.5 | | | | | | | | line m2 | 2008 | line m2 | Only m2 is a full metro (27.10.2008: 5.9 km, 14 sta). Line m1: 3 underground stations |
| 148 | Adana | Turkey | | Asia | Metro | 8.4 mi | 18 Mar 2009 | 1 | 8.4 | 13.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 149 | Turin | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 8.3 mi | 4 Feb 2006 | 1 | 8.3 | 21.0 | 33 million | 2011 | | right | | | | VAL | 2006 | yes | |
| 150 | Wuppertal | Germany | | Europe | Schwebebahn | 8.3 mi | 1 Mar 1901 | 1 | 8.3 | 20.0 | | | | right | | overhead rail | 600 | | | | |
| 151 | Brescia | Italy | | Europe | Metro | 8.1 mi | 22 Dec 2012 | 1 | 8.1 | 17.0 | | | | | | | | metro | 2012 | | According to official website |
| 152 | Naha | Japan | | Asia | Monorail | 8.0 mi | 10 Aug 2003 | 1 | 8.0 | 15.0 | | | | left | | | | | | | |
| 153 | Yekaterinburg | Russia | Ekaterinburg | Asia | Metro | 7.9 mi | 26 Apr 1991 | 1 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 38 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | |
| 154 | Yerevan | Armenia | Erevan | Asia | Metro | 7.5 mi | 7 Mar 1981 | 1 | 7.5 | 10.0 | 17 million | 2011 | | right | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 155 | Kazan | Russia | | Europe | Metro | 6.8 mi | 27 Aug 2005 | 1 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 27 million | 2012 | | right | | | | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 156 | Glasgow | United Kingdom | | Europe | Subway | 6.5 mi | 14 Dec 1896 | 1 | 6.5 | 15.0 | 13 million | 2011 | | left | 1219 | third rail | 600 | | | | |
| 157 | Samara | Russia | Kuybyshev | Europe | Metro | 6.3 mi | 26 Dec 1987 | 1 | 6.3 | 9.0 | 16 million | 2011 | | right | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 158 | Duesseldorf | Germany | Düsseldorf | Europe | Stadtbahn | 6.0 mi | 4 Oct 1981 | 2 | 3.0 | 7.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 159 | Mulheim | Germany | Mülheim | Europe | Stadtbahn | 5.6 mi | 3 Nov 1979 | 2 | 2.8 | 6.5 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 1 |
| 160 | Algiers | Algeria | | Africa | Metro | 5.6 mi | 1 Nov 2011 | 1 | 5.6 | 10.0 | | | | | 1435 | third rail | 750 | | | | |
| 161 | Bonn | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 5.6 mi | 22 Mar 1975 | 1 | 5.6 | 12.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | 9 km, 12 stations underground. Approx. 17 km metro-like |
| 162 | Rennes | France | | Europe | Métro | 5.6 mi | 16 Mar 2002 | 1 | 5.6 | 15.0 | 47 million | 2011 | | right | | | | VAL | 2002 | yes | |
| 163 | Kitakyushu | Japan | Kitaky?sh? | Asia | Monorail | 5.5 mi | 9 Jan 1985 | 1 | 5.5 | 13.0 | | | | left | | | | | | | |
| 164 | Buffalo | USA | | America | Metro Rail | 5.2 mi | 18 May 1985 | 1 | 5.2 | 8.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | Only tunnel section |
| 165 | Palma de Mallorca | Spain | | Europe | Metro | 5.2 mi | 25 Apr 2007 | 1 | 5.2 | 9.0 | | | | | 1000 | | 1500 | | | | |
| 166 | Antwerp | Belgium | | Europe | Premetro | 4.7 mi | 25 Mar 1975 | 2 | 2.4 | 5.5 | | | | | 1000 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | |
| 167 | Bangalore | India | | Asia | Metro | 4.7 mi | 15 Sep 2011 | 1 | 4.7 | 6.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 168 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | Alma-Ata | Asia | Metro | 4.5 mi | 1 Jan 2011 | 1 | 4.5 | 7.0 | 7 million | 2012 | | | | | | | | | |
| 169 | Dnepropetrovsk | Ukraine | Dnipropetrovsk | Europe | Metro | 4.4 mi | 29 Dec 1995 | 1 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 9 million | 2010 | | | 1520 | third rail | 825 | | | | According to Mr. Yuri Popov |
| 170 | Genoa | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 4.4 mi | 13 Jun 1990 | 1 | 4.4 | 8.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 750 | | | | metroitaliane.it |
| 171 | Jacksonville | USA | | America | Skyway | 4.3 mi | 30 May 1989 | 1 | 4.3 | 6.0 | | | | right | 2060 | third rail | 750 | downtown monorail people mover | 1989 | | |
| 172 | Volgograd | Russia | Stalingrad | Europe | Metro | 4.2 mi | 5 Nov 1984 | 1 | 4.2 | 6.0 | | | | | | | | | | | Total system: 22 stations, 17,1 km |
| 173 | Kamakura | Japan | | Asia | Monorail | 4.1 mi | 3 Mar 1970 | 1 | 4.1 | 8.0 | | | | left | | | | | | | Shonan Monorail. |
| 174 | Maracaibo | Venezuela | | America | Metro | 4.0 mi | 8 Jun 2009 | 1 | 4.0 | 6.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 175 | Las Vegas | USA | | America | Monorail | 3.9 mi | 15 Jul 2004 | 1 | 3.9 | 7.0 | | | | right | | | | monorail | 2004 | | Hotels monorails not included |
| 176 | Valencia | Venezuela | | America | Metro | 3.9 mi | 18 Oct 2006 | 1 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 21 million | 2010 | | | | | | | | | |
| 177 | Poznan | Poland | | Europe | Fast Tram | 3.8 mi | 1 Mar 1997 | 1 | 3.8 | 6.0 | | | | | | | | | | | Rapid Tram |
| 178 | Gelsenkirchen | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 3.4 mi | 1 Sep 1984 | 1 | 3.4 | 9.0 | | | | right | 1000 | overhead wire | 600 | | | | Rhein-Ruhr Stadtbahn Album 2 |
| 179 | Bielefeld | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 3.2 mi | 21 Sep 1971 | 4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | | | | right | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. Only metro section included |
| 180 | Detroit | USA | | America | People Mover | 3.0 mi | Jul 1987 | 1 | 3.0 | 13.0 | | | | right | 1435 | third rail | 600 | downtown people mover, LIM technology | 1987 | | |
| 181 | Pittsburgh | USA | | America | T | 3.0 mi | 3 Jul 1985 | 1 | 3.0 | 6.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown (all lines: 40 km).2.90 is the length of the tunnel section. |
| 182 | Ludwigshafen | Germany | | Europe | Stadtbahn | 2.5 mi | 29 May 1969 | 0 | | | | | | right | | | | | | | Full metro section length unknown. |
| 183 | Catania | Italy | | Europe | Metropolitana | 2.4 mi | 27 Jun 1999 | 1 | 2.4 | 6.0 | | | | right | 1435 | overhead wire | 3000 | | | | metroitaliane.it |
| 184 | Perugia | Italy | | Europe | Minimetro | 1.9 mi | 29 Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.9 | 7.0 | | | | | | | | 'Minimetro' | 2008 | | |
| 185 | Newark | USA | | America | Subway | 1.4 mi | 26 May 1935 | 1 | 1.4 | 4.0 | | | | right | | | | | | | 4 underground stations |
| 186 | Rouen | France | | Europe | Métro | 1.4 mi | 17 Dec 1994 | 1 | 1.4 | 5.0 | | | | | | | | | | | 5 underground stations |
| 187 | Haifa | Israel | | Asia | Carmelit | 1.1 mi | 1959 | 1 | 1.1 | 6.0 | | | | | | | | | | | |