The table compares metro systems in six cities in terms of the number of lines, total length, annual journeys, and the cost of a single ticket.
Overall, the New York City Subway has the most extensive network in terms of both lines and length, while Beijing Subway handles the highest number of passengers annually. In contrast, London Tube have relatively shorter networks but are still heavily used.
New York has the largest metro network among the six cities, with 24 lines stretching 659 miles. It transports around 1.65 billion people each year, and the ticket price is $2.50. In contrast, London has only 11 lines and 249 miles of track but charges the highest fare at $7.30, despite serving fewer passengers—about 1.2 billion per year. Tokyo’s system includes 13 lines and 189 miles, handling 3.1 billion journeys annually, with a relatively low cost of $1.64 per ride. Paris operates 16 lines but covers the shortest distance (127 miles), and it welcomes 1.5 billion users each year, with a fare of $2.30.
Mexico City runs 12 lines over 140 miles, serving 1.6 billion passengers annually. Its metro is the most affordable, costing just $0.23 per trip. Beijing, on the other hand, stands out for its high passenger volume—3.6 billion journeys per year. It has 19 lines and 357 miles of track, with a low fare of $0.45. These figures highlight how metro systems differ greatly in terms of size, usage, and pricing across different cities.