Subway

Underground railway system in urban areas.

underground train metro

A subway is an underground railway system typically located in urban areas, providing rapid transit using electric trains that run on tracks below ground to avoid surface traffic congestion.

/sʌbweɪ/

Short for 'subterranean railway', it originated in New York City.

Subways are underground trains that travel under cities, like a secret tunnel for getting around!

The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world
Some subways have platforms deep below ground, requiring elevators or escalators to reach them
New York City's subway system is one of the largest in the world

underground metro tube

rapid transit railway

IRT BMT IND

tracks platforms tunnels

urban area public transportation

electrical transportation infrastructure transportation route