10 Oldest Subway Systems in the World (Updated 2026) - Oldest.org
10 Oldest Subway Systems in the World (Updated 2026) - Oldest.org
Mar 18, 2025
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Boston is home to one of the oldest subway systems in North America. The MBTA Blue Line opened in 1904 and originally used trolley cars rather than subway trains. Today, the blue line continues to operate between Bowdoin and Wonderland stations. Part of the line closer to Boston’s city center is a traditional underground subway with a third rail used to provide electricity while other portions of the line are above ground and use overhead catenary to supply power. To accommodate the two differen
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Boston is home to one of the oldest subway systems in North America. The MBTA Blue Line opened in 1904 and originally used trolley cars rather than subway trains. Today, the blue line continues to operate between Bowdoin and Wonderland stations. Part of the line closer to Boston’s city center is a traditional underground subway with a third rail used to provide electricity while other portions of the line are above ground and use overhead catenary to supply power. To accommodate the two differen
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Remember these? Some of the oldest cars in the New York City subway system are headed for their final stop. First put into service in 1964, these R32’s were welcomed by New Yorkers, known for their fiberglass seats, spacious interiors, and an overall smoother ride. But times have changed, and these work horses of the subway fleet are being shipped by barge from Brooklyn to New Jersey. It’s the first part of a trip that will eventually end at a recycling plant in Ohio. PIX11'sGreg Mocker has more
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Remember these? Some of the oldest cars in the New York City subway system are headed for their final stop. First put into service in 1964, these R32’s were welcomed by New Yorkers, known for their fiberglass seats, spacious interiors, and an overall smoother ride. But times have changed, and these work horses of the subway fleet are being shipped by barge from Brooklyn to New Jersey. It’s the first part of a trip that will eventually end at a recycling plant in Ohio. PIX11'sGreg Mocker has more
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