Global Metro Figures 2024
Explore a world of metro and urban rail data! From the busiest to the longest metro systems, ridership evolution, and more, see the latest trends and figures.
Rail
Billions of people benefit from the efficiency and connectivity of urban rail. To advance the rail sector, UITP brings together professionals from across light rail, metro, and regional & suburban rail.
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Knowledge & Data
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Rail & UITP
From light rail and trams to metros and regional & suburban rail, urban rail is a key pillar of sustainable mobility. People take urban rail from suburbs to centres, through densely built-up spaces, and simply as a rapid way to get around.
Like the whole public transport sector, urban rail is evolving. From automation to new clean energy technologies, regional subscription tickets, and smarter maintenance, the sector is adapting to today’s challenges and opportunities.
And it’s at UITP where the change happens. UITP brings experts from across the urban rail sector to share knowledge, join research projects, and shape policy – all to advance sustainable mobility and the future of urban rail.
Research Projects
UITP coordinates and collaborates with operators, authorities, industry, and international organisations on a number of research projects.
R2DATO
Advancing automation and digitalisation in rail and light rail for cleaner, more efficient urban mobility.
NEXUS
Working towards next-generation metros that are adaptable, automated, and user-focused.
UPPER
Outlining the push and pull measures of public transport to advance sustainable mobility.
Committees & Working Groups
As a UITP Member, you can become eligible to join committees and working groups and collaborate with operators and authorities on advancing public transport.
Current groups:
- Light Rail Committee
- Metro Division
- Metro Committee
- Regional & Suburban Rail Division
- Regional & Suburban Rail Committee
Become a Member
Be part of an international community working to advance public transport.
- Access to UITP’s digital knowledge library of over 60,000 references.
- Grow your network and your career thanks to our training programmes and events around the world.
- Broaden your perspective to be one step ahead in the sector.
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Regional & Suburban Rail
At the heart of urban and suburban rail connectivity.
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