Comparing Subways Around The World

Washington Post Columnist John Kelley offers comments from subway riders who share their experiences riding other systems around the globe.

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February 9, 2007, 7:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"I've long thought that if The Washington Post was really serious about covering Metrorail, it would dispatch a reporter on a months-long round-the-world trip to visit every single subway system on Earth.

Beijing, Berlin, Brasilia, Bucharest, Buenos Aires -- and that's just a few of the B's.

Who knows what insights would be gained.

My recent musings comparing Metro with Chicago's L (that's what the Chicago Transit Authority calls it; it's short for "elevated") brought comments from readers."

FULL STORY: Getting a Line on Metro and Other Subways

Thursday, February 8, 2007 in The Washington Post

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