The New York City Subway, operated by the New York City Transit Authority under the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), stands as one of the world’s oldest and busiest rapid transit networks. Spanning Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, it opened on October 27, 1904. Today, it boasts 472 stations (423 if connected stations are considered as one).
Key Features and Statistics:
Ridership and Record: The NYC Subway is the busiest in the Western Hemisphere, with over 2 billion annual riders. It set a daily record on October 29, 2015, with 6.2 million riders.
Network Extent: The subway spans 248 miles (399 km) of routes, translating to 665 miles (1,070 km) of revenue track and 850 miles (1,370 km) including non-revenue trackage. Additionally, it operates 36 lines and 24 services, with 25 routes passing through Manhattan.
Infrastructure: Approximately 40% of the subway operates above ground, utilizing elevated tracks, embankments, or open cuts. Moreover, many lines provide express and local services across three or four tracks per line.
Funding and Operations: As of 2018, the subway’s annual budget stood at $8.7 billion, funded through fares, bridge tolls, regional taxes, fees, and government support.
For more details please visit its website. Find out more metro lines in North America.
History of the NYC metro line. Great read.
https://www.nycsubway.org/wiki/The_New_York_Subway:_Chapter_01,_The_Route_of_the_Road
