Metro

Today, over a billion people have access to a metro – making it an essential form of sustainable mobility. And UITP is where the world’s metro sector meets to lead innovation, share best practice, and more.

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Metro & UITP

The world of metro is growing. Since 2000, over 70 cities have opened their first metro line.

For citizens, that means access to opportunity and economic growth. And for cities, metros offer sustainable mobility and a solution to the challenges of urbanisation.

Whether it’s called a subway, MRT, or the underground, the metro has a long history – just like UITP. When UITP was founded in 1885, only one city had a metro. Today, over 200 do.

And UITP continues to be the public transport sector’s leading platform. Today, our global members discuss all things metro, from automation and maintenance to signalling and energy systems, rolling stock improvements, and much more. By working together, we can advance metros as the backbone of cities and promote sustainable mobility.

Research Projects

UITP coordinates and collaborates with operators, authorities, industry, and international organisations on a number of research projects.

Nexus

Working towards next-generation metros that are adaptable, automated, and user-focused.

Reskilling

Addressing the impacts of automation of public transport staff.

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:

• Metro Division
• Metro Committee

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Become a Member

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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