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Metro systems in United Kingdom

United Kingdom has 3 networks in 2 cities on The Metro Map, with 13 lines and 332 stations.

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Metro and train news: United Kingdom

Metro cities: United Kingdom 2 cities with a metro network are marked on a simplified map; the list of cities below has the same information. Glasgow London
Simplified outlines, not for navigation. Dots mark cities with a metro network.

Records and rankings

Oldest network
London Underground opened 1863
Newest network
Docklands Light Railway opened 1987
Largest by stations
London Underground 272 stations
Total length
38.6 km 1 of 3 networks with known length

Networks by opening year

  1. London Underground — 1863
  2. Glasgow Subway — 1896
  3. Docklands Light Railway — 1987

Compare the networks

Metro networks in United Kingdom
Network City Lines Stations Length (km) Coverage
London Underground London 11 272 — Complete
Docklands Light Railway London 1 45 38.6 Complete
Glasgow Subway Glasgow 1 15 — Complete

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Cities with a metro