Show HN: Public transit systems as data – lines, stations, railcars, and history
A new data-driven project offers a comprehensive look at major global transit systems, featuring detailed metrics on stations, lines, and historical operations through a unique terminal-inspired interface.
Public Transit Systems
Comprehensive information about public transit systems worldwide. Explore stations, lines, railcars, and historical data through a terminal-inspired interface.
$ Global Network Statistics
Total Stations: 1,570 Total Lines: 89 Track Length: 1,506mi Systems: 9
> Available Systems
Light RailLink (Baltimore, MD)
The Light RailLink is a light rail system operated by the Maryland Transit Administration serving the Baltimore metropolitan area. Running 30 miles from Hunt Valley to BWI Airport, it is one of the oldest modern light rail systems in the eastern United States.
- Stations: 33
- Lines: 3
- Daily Riders: 14,500
Metro SubwayLink (Baltimore, MD)
The only rapid transit line in Maryland, featuring both surface and deep-bore tunnel sections with six underground stations in the downtown core.
- Stations: 14
- Lines: 1
- Daily Riders: 15,200
BART (San Francisco Bay Area, CA)
Connects San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding East Bay cities with lines extending to San Francisco International Airport and the Silicon Valley.
- Stations: 50
- Lines: 6
- Track Length: 131mi
- Daily Riders: 323,000
Beijing Metro (Beijing)
The world's busiest and one of the longest metro systems. Originally opened in 1969, it has undergone massive expansion, particularly after the 2008 Olympics.
- Stations: 527
- Lines: 28
- Track Length: 551mi
- Daily Riders: 10.5 million
CTA (Chicago, Illinois)
The Chicago 'L' is the fourth-largest rapid transit system in the United States. Its name comes from the elevated railways that make up much of the network.
- Stations: 146
- Lines: 8
- Track Length: 224mi
- Daily Riders: 594,000
NYC Subway (New York City)
The largest rapid transit system in the world by number of stations. It is one of the few systems globally that operates 24/7.
- Stations: 472
- Lines: 25
- Track Length: 245mi
- Daily Riders: 3.6 million
Sound Transit (Seattle, WA)
Operates regional express bus, light rail, and commuter rail services in the central Puget Sound region.
- Stations: 50
- Lines: 3
- Daily Riders: 142,000
Tokyo Metro (Tokyo)
Originally opened in 1927 as Asia's first subway, it is now the busiest metro system in the world by annual ridership.
- Stations: 180
- Lines: 9
- Track Length: 121mi
- Daily Riders: 6.84 million
WMATA (Washington, D.C.)
The second-busiest rapid transit system in the United States, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Stations: 98
- Lines: 6
- Daily Riders: 626,000
Source: Hacker News
