The Latin American country that has one of the largest railway networks in the world

The metropolitan rail network is, without a doubt, a fundamental pillar for improving the quality of urban life. Thanks to this service, users can travel from one area to another quickly and safely . However, which Latin American country is most advanced in this regard? Which is the largest and most developed?

According to the Spherical Insights report on the top countries in metro network infrastructure for 2025, Brazil is the Latin American country that stands out in this regard. São Paulo, for its part, ranks as the city with the most extensive and advanced network in the region, boasting over 400 kilometers of deployment and service. It also transports more than 5 million citizens across six lines. Furthermore, Brazil is working to modernize the Rio de Janeiro metro and promoting public-private partnership models to attract foreign investment. It is also adopting smart technologies in fare systems, route optimization, and climate-resilient construction.

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What other countries in the world are in the ranking?

1. China: The world's largest metro network, with over 9,500 km in more than 50 cities. Major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou dominate in network size and passenger numbers.

2. United States: Subway networks cover approximately 1,300 km in cities such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

3. India: Rapidly growing metro network with 900 km in 15 cities, led by the Delhi Metro (390 km). The government plans 1,200 km by 2025, with expansions in cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

4. Russia: Over 800 km of metro lines, primarily centered in Moscow (over 300 km). Expansion plans include an additional 150 km by 2025 with AI surveillance, smart card fares, and station renovations.

5. Japan: Known for its punctuality, safety, and integration with suburban rail, it has nearly 900 km of rail network. Innovations are also planned, including seismic infrastructure and fully automated trains. (READ MORE: These Colombian surnames aren't actually from Colombia, according to AI )

6. South Korea: The Seoul Metropolitan Subway is 1,100 km long, with additional networks in Busan, Incheon, and Daegu. South Korea is a technology leader with real-time crowd monitoring, AI-powered train control, and renewable energy integration.

7. United Kingdom: The London Underground, the oldest in the world, covers more than 400 km.

8. Germany: Berlin plans to expand its U-Bahn and automate Munich corridors, with AI for maintenance and route scheduling.

9. France: The Paris Métro (220 km) is being expanded thanks to the Grand Paris Express project, which will add more than 200 km of automated lines by 2025.