What city has the best transit system in the world?
1. Berlin. Comfortable, safe and always on time, public transport in Berlin is a delight. So it is no shock to see it swagger away with the top spot here, with 97 percent of Berliners praising their city's transport network.
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1. New York. With subways, buses, and commuter rail systems that connect all five boroughs, New York City boasts one of the most extensive public transportation systems in the world. The subway system alone, with its 472 stations and over 650 miles of track, is a prime example of efficient and reliable US transport.
Overall, the United States ranked second behind Singapore, but it falls somewhat behind when it comes to transportation and utility infrastructure. On transportation, the forum's score takes into account eight measures, rating the United States No.12 globally.
Subway System Ranked: Best to Worst for PassengersThe Seoul Subway in South Korea topped the list. The overall ranking takes into account every element of our study - so that includes the number of stations with step-free access, the price of a ticket and the age of the system (amongst many others).
Hong Kong, China: Mass Transit Railway (MTR)The MTR is globally renowned for being the most profitable, cleanest, and most efficient metro system in the world.
The country's largest metro system is the New York City Subway which has a system length of 337 kilometers / 209 miles. The country's oldest metro system is the city of Chicago's L Train which began operation in 1892.
New York CityWith its sheer variety of cultural attractions, culinary offerings and landmark sights, it's no surprise that the nation's largest city crowns this list.
One of the most advanced public transportation systems in the world is Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway which connects Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and Lantau Island. There are 11 lines with over 70 stations with trains running every two to four minutes.
The Shanghai Metro is the world's longest metro network at 803 kilometres (499 mi) and has the highest annual ridership at 2.83 billion trips. The New York City Subway has the greatest number of stations with 472.
THE world's fastest metro system train is the Maglev or Transrapid which runs by way of magnetic levitation on the Longyang Road to Pudong International Airport line of the Shanghai Metro in China.
The country's largest metro system is the New York City Subway which has a system length of 337 kilometers / 209 miles. The country's oldest metro system is the city of Chicago's L Train which began operation in 1892.