Description
Book SynopsisOver 200 underground railways are in service or under construction around the world. Many although of great importance to their cities and passengers are otherwise unremarkable, however others have fascinating stories to tell. With unique histories, unusual circumstances around their construction, unbelievable technical challenges to overcome, beautiful architecture and a whole host of colourful personalities this enthralling collection has it all.
The first underground railway opened in London in 1863, with numerous major cities following, and since the year 2,000 an explosion in new systems with over 30 metros opening in China alone! From the Budapest World Heritage site, to the longest and busiest in Beijing; from the stunning architecture of Moscow to the mysterious Pyongyang Metro; from the Buenos Aires Subte the first in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world to the forthcoming Crossrail in London and the City Rail Link, the first in New Zealand.
Table of Contents
- Introduction 06
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Auckland: The City Rail Link 08
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Australia 11
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Beijing Subway 14
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Berlin U-Bahn 18
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Budapest Metro 23
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Buenos Aires Underground: Subte 27
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Chicago 'L' 30
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London Underground 35
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Crossrail 69
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Madrid Metro 74
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Mexico City Metro 79
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Moscow Metro 82
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New York Subway 94
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Paris Métro 107
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St Petersburg Metro 119
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Pyongyang Metro 123
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Shanghai Metro 127
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Stockholm Metro 130
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Vienna U-Bahn 136
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The Rest of the World 140
- Index 142
