How many subways are there in the world?


How many subways are there in the world? In 2023, global quick service restaurant brand Subway accounted for 36,592 stores worldwide. The majority of stores, approximately 20.3 thousand, were located in Subway's home country of the United States.


What is the oldest subway still in use?

The underground or tube in London is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. It opened on 10th January 1863 with steam locomotives. Today, there's an underground network of 408 kilometres (253 miles) of active lines that will take you anywhere in the city.


What does S-Bahn stand for?

The name S-Bahn is an abbreviation of the German Stadtschnellbahn (city rapid railway) and was introduced in December 1930 in Berlin.


What is the busiest metro in Europe?

Moscow Metro, Russia Moscow metro, Europe's busiest metro system, had an annual ridership of 2.491 billion in 2013, 1.1% higher than that of 2012.


Which country has the best subway system?

The 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).