World Report: October 22, 2004 Vol. 10 Iss. 6
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Longest Subway Systems
The Green Line, in Boston, Massachusetts, is the oldest subway line in the U.S. It is 107 years old. The 100-year-old New York City subway is the longest system in the U.S. Riders can travel 230 miles. That's longer than the distance between New York City and Boston! Here are the world's longest subways.
1. London, England: 258 miles
2. New York City, United States: 230 miles
3. Moscow, Russia: 211 miles
4. Tokyo, Japan: 175 miles
5. Seoul, South Korea: 173 miles
Source: Jane's Urban Transport Systems
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