Data & Analysis
A selection of our more data-focussed features
China: Metro sector prioritises extensions
Almost 600 km of new metro and suburban railway was put into service across 22 Chinese cities from November 2024 to early 2025, with the focus on expanding existing networks.
Urban rail infrastructure opened in 2025
This year’s new lines and extensions to metro, light rail and commuter networks. Includes links to maps, operators and our news coverage.
World Speed Survey 2023: China retains the lead in post-pandemic recovery
Most high speed rail services have returned to a more normal operating pattern, though many best timings have eased slightly.
World rail speed records
Table of one-off speed records where trains recorded speeds of 160 km/h or more
Largest metro networks
Table of key data from the metros over 200 route-km in length
Urban rail infrastructure opened in 2024
New lines and extensions to metro, light rail and commuter networks opened in 2024. Includes links to maps, operators and our news coverage.
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