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World Underground Transport Data
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Explore the evolution and current status of metro systems across the globe. This dataset offers rich details on underground projects worldwide, including information about annual ridership, the number of stations, current metros under construction, planned opening dates, and construction timelines. It serves as an excellent resource for data visualisation and analysis related to urban transport infrastructure.
Columns
- city: Represents the specific urban area where the metro system is located, with examples like Tokyo and Seoul.
- country: Indicates the nation hosting the metro system, such as China or India.
- name: The unique identifier for each metro (underground) system.
- year: The initial construction year of the metro system, ranging from 1890 to 2022.
- year_last_expansion: The year of the most recent expansion for a metro system, with dates spanning from 1896 to 2022.
- stations: The total count of stations within a given metro system, varying from 6 to 424.
- length_km: The total length of the metro lines in kilometres, with measurements from 12 km up to 49,000 km.
- annual_ridership_mill: The annual number of passengers transported by the metro system, measured in millions, with figures up to 2,830 million.
- region: Geographic region where the metro system is situated.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format, with a sample file named
metro_countries_cities.csv weighing 12.49 KB. It features 9 distinct columns and consists of 198 records or rows. All data entries across each column are valid, indicating no missing or mismatched values.Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for data visualisation projects exploring urban development and transport. It can be applied to analyses concerning world metro progress, congestion patterns, and line length comparisons. Researchers and analysts can utilise it to track the historical growth and current state of underground transport infrastructure.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is global, encompassing metro stations and projects from all around the world. The time range for construction years spans from 1890 to 2022, while the last expansion years cover 1896 to 2022. There are no specific demographic notes available, but the data inherently relates to urban populations served by these systems.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide array of users, including urban planners studying transport infrastructure, data scientists interested in global trends, students and beginners learning data analysis and visualisation, and researchers focused on public transport and urban development. Its clear structure makes it accessible for various analytical and exploratory purposes.
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Original Data Source: World Underground Transport Data
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