The table provides information about underground railway systems in six major cities around the world, including their opening dates, route lengths, and the number of passengers per year.
Overall, it is clear that London has the oldest and the longest underground system, while Tokyo has by far the highest number of passengers. In contrast, Los Angeles has the newest and the shortest network with relatively few passengers.
Looking at the details, the London Underground, which began operating in 1863, has the longest route at 394 kilometres and carries 775 million passengers annually. Paris, opened in 1900, is the second oldest and serves 1,191 million passengers per year, with a route length of 199 kilometres. Tokyo, established in 1927, has a shorter route of 155 kilometres but the highest passenger number, at 1,927 million annually.
Among the newer systems, Washington D.C.’s metro (opened in 1976) has a 126-kilometre route and carries 144 million passengers per year. Kyoto’s underground, which began in 1981, is much smaller, covering only 11 kilometres and serving 45 million passengers. The newest system, in Los Angeles, opened in 2001, has a 28-kilometre route and attracts 50 million passengers annually.