London Underground

Which city has the world's oldest underground rail network? London! The London Underground, which opened in the 1890s, is the world's oldest subway system. Surprisingly, just 45% of the subway system is underground even though it is called the subterranean. With 270 stops, it is the seventh-largest metro system in the world and the fourth-longest overall with a length of 402 kilometers. According to estimates, there are over 5 million riders per day and over 1 billion every year. The Tube is another name for this subterranean, which has been in use for more than 156 years. There are just 33 stations south of the River Thames, and the Underground does not reach the majority of southern Greater London.

The early tube lines, which were formerly owned by various private companies, were consolidated under the Underground brand in the early 20th century. The underground lines and bus services later merged with the surface lines to form London Transport, which was governed by the London Passenger Transport Board (LPTB) in 1933. Transport for London (TfL), the statutory corporation in charge of the London transportation system, owns the current operator, London Underground Limited (LUL).

Location: United Kingdom