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World Transit Data

This page tracks data related to urban rail transit systems in countries and metropolitan areas around the world. Data are sourced from the Transit Explorer database. The page was last updated in June 2026. Transport Databook is a project of The Transport Politic and Yonah Freemark.

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Metro network growth over time
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Cumulative metro route-km at end of each decade
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Light rail network growth over time · North America
Cumulative light rail route-km · 1970–2026 · US, Canada, and Mexico · up to 10 metro regions
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Notes related to data: Metro includes metro rail, light metro, and monorail services. Metro route kilometers also include regional rail systems that run-through onto metro lines. Light rail/tram includes light rail, tramway, interurban, streetcar, cable car, and tram-train services. Services that are not accessible to the general public, such as airport people movers, are not included.