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Clean, mordern and shorter travel time to make the MRT or often referred to as the metro is so much choice traveler. Be seen from CNN Travel, Thursday (20/12/2012) This is the 10 cities with the best metro in the world:
1. Guangzhou
The story of the development of metro in Guangzhou, China is not as smooth as it looks now. For more than 30 years, the construction of an underground fast train is finally completed. Guangzhou Metro was first opened in 1997. Guangzhou subway system ground dressed as host SEA Games in 2010.
Now, the city has had 8 lines, 144 stations, and a path length of 236 km. The most recent plan of the metro here is an express train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong in just 48 minutes.
2. Tokyo
Tokyo Metro is something legendary. Here are the fastest train and the world's most timely. Do not stop there, the trains here also have a very organized system making it the coolest.At least there are about 14 million users this train per year. There are a few things to consider while riding the train here. One is not allowed to use the phone while the train is running. Because of so many choices, this train can also be very full at certain hours. So, get ready for the crush huddle during peak hours-yes!
3. New York
The cool of the MRT system in New York, the United States is the operational time of this train for 24 hours. No need to worry if you come home too late or want to go too early because it is always there ready to take your metro.
In addition to the system that never sleeps, the subway in New York also presents a different scene. There are many street musicians scattered in underground stations. Also, many of those who have extraordinary talent. Thus, these musicians could be unique view while waiting for the train.
4. Madrid
Madrid in Spain into the city to 6 which has the world's longest railway line. Longest route reaches 386 km. Every year, the metro in Madrid carried over 1.5 million passengers, which, half are tourists. Since, the number of people in Madrid just 6.5 million inhabitants.
The underground station in Madrid is very big which can even be used to hold events such as festivals and concerts. Not surprisingly, there are many events in the station. In fact, one of the stations there have archaeological museum area of 200 m2.
5. Montreal
This is the largest town of the owner of a metro line in Canada. As a city ever to host the World's Fair and Olympics, not surprisingly, Montreal has the rail system is greater than most other cities in Canada.The city has a metro station with pollution is small enough. The subway is commonly called the STM is friendly to nature as well as for its users. Get ready, there will be 468 new trains that will arrive in 2014 to replace a half long trains that have been operating there.
6. Paris
Paris in France to be a pretty solid tracks. In the city area of 87 km2, there are at least 245 stations and 14 rail lines. Presumably, the people in this town do not like walking.
This is evident from the number of passengers per year, amounting to about 1.5 million. The subway in Paris is included as one of the five busiest metro in the world. Despite its topnotch quality, the trains here are not too modern for the carriage door was to be opened by pressing the button.
7. Sao Paulo
Tourists visiting Sao Paulo in Brazil is not complete if it does not try to climb its Metro. The metro system here has been awarded as the best in the Americas. You can certainly imagine how the services and systems that are definitely going in order.
Metro is known to have security, convenience, speed, cleanliness and excellent access adequate. The subway in the city is also one of the world's busiest metro. There are at least 3.3 million passengers who ride the train every day. For safety, do not mess around, the city government put the police to arrange security at stations.
8. London
The first metro in the world was born in London. London Tube train called present in 1863. Following that philosophy, exists other trains that coincided with the construction of underground stations.
When host the Olympics, the subway system here starting no improvement. At least there is the addition of the station to make it easier for the traveler who wants to travel by train. Although still crowded and busy, it is not valid if it has flights to London but did not try to catch the train underground.
9. Singapore
Merlion Affairs has awarded the MRT train with the most energy efficient in 2010. MRT trains called also received several other awards such as, the train with the most innovative technology and the best metro in the Asia-Pacific region.
So far, the MRT has carried 600 million passengers per year. But unfortunately, MRT no longer be at its best after the management changed hands. Even so, it remains one that has the metro service was satisfactory.
10. Copenhagen
Danish capital has a modern metro. The train did not have a driver but uses a computerized system. In addition, the train was also active for 24 hours.Due to the small town, Copenhagen only has 22 stations and two lines. It was not too busy, making it suitable for those who want a relaxing holiday by public transport.
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