10 Oldest Metro Systems In The World

According to the data shared by the World of Statistics, London has the oldest metro system in the world, followed by Chicago and Budapest, respectively.

Let's take a look at the top 10 oldest metro systems in the world:

10. Philadelphia (U.S.A.)

Philadelphia, a city in Pennsylvania, has the world's tenth-oldest metro system. It was opened in 1907.

9. New York City (U.S.A.)

The metro system in New York City was opened in 1904.

8. Athens (Greece)

Athens, the capital of Greece, ranks eighth. The metro system in this city was opened in 1904.

7. Berlin (Germany)

The capital of Germany - Berlin - is in seventh place. The metro system in this city was opened in 1902.

6. Boston (U.S.A.)

The metro system in Paris (a City in Boston, Massachusetts) was opened in 1901.

5. Paris (France)

The metro system in Paris (the Capital of France) was opened in 1900.

4. Glasgow (Scotland)

Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, is the fourth-oldest in the world. The metro system in this city was opened in 1896.

3. Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, ranks third. The metro system in this city was opened in 1896.

2. Chicago (U.S.A.)

A city in Illinois – Chicago – is in second place. The metro system in this city was opened in 1892.

1. London (England)

London, the capital of England, has the world's oldest metro system. It opened in 1863.