According to a study carried out by Bounce, the metro Madrid is among the best in Europe, occupying fourth position in the ranking of European capitals, behind the meters of Oslo, Sofia and Athens. This report evaluates various aspects related to the quality, efficiency and popularity of underground networks. Although he London Underground It surpasses Madrid in number of stops, with 272, the Madrid network stands out for a more efficient distribution in terms of inhabitants. With a length of 304 kilometers, it is the most extensive network of the four main ones considered in the report.
Likewise, it stands out for being the metro with the highest number of annual users, with more than 350 million passengers per year. To achieve this ranking, various measures were taken into account, including user ratings on Google, the proportion of stations with good reviews and the perception of quality of servicesevaluated through comments on social networks. The report thus reflects both user satisfaction and the reputation of each metro in the world. digital sphere.
Madrid’s metro is the fourth best in Europe
Bounce conducted a study to evaluate the user experience, accessibility and quality of the infrastructure of several European meters. This report took into account a number of variables, including Google ratings of stations, extent of networks, number of stops, annual passenger numbers and the proportion of positive or negative reactions to the news on each meter.
One of the most curious data from the study is that London Undergroundalthough it is the oldest in the world, is not among the top places. With a network of 400 kilometers and 272 stations, its design is considered confusing and crowds are frequent. This metro’s overall rating is 6.04 out of 10, and although many of its stations have good ratings, a small percentage receive negative reviews.
On the other hand, the system Oslo Metro It occupies first place in the ranking with a score of 8.06 out of 10. This metro stands out for its ease of travel, with 101 stations spread over 85.5 kilometers of tracks, and an excellent score of 4.13 out of 5. Google, with positive comments on its organization and cleanliness.
Sofia comes second with a score of 7.64, followed by Athens with a score of 7.29. The two metros are directly connected to the airport, which facilitates the transport of travelers. Madrid It occupies fourth position with 302 stations and 293.91 kilometers of lines, obtaining a score of 6.74.
At the opposite extreme, the Budapest Metro It has the worst rating, scoring 3.13 out of 10, due to its small size and high passenger demand. Brussels and Rome are also among the worst.
Surprising curiosities
Inaugurated in 1919, the Madrid Metro has become one of the most extensive and widely used networks in the world, and throughout its history it has witnessed changes and fascinating anecdotes. One of the most remarkable curiosities is that the current network is the seventh longest in the worldwith 302 stations covering a considerable distance. However, its story begins with an innovative design that is still reflected today: the first cars were entirely electric, making it the first 100% electric metro.
Among its particularities, it should be noted that drive on the lefta rare thing in the metro world. Indeed, at the time of its inauguration, Madrid adopted the same traffic system for cars, influenced by the London Underground. Additionally, some stations have changed names over the years, such as Gran Vía, initially known as Red de San Luís, or Tribunal, which was Hospicio. There are even “ghost” stations, like that of Chamberí, which continues to exist but does not operate; However, it is possible to visit it at specific times.
Another historical fact of great importance is that, during the Civil warthe metro remained open and served as a refuge from bombings. This demonstrates the resilience of these infrastructures which, even in times of war, continued to function. Additionally, several metro stations are steeped in history, such as Tirso de Molina, where the fossil remains of monks from a nearby convent were discovered, a discovery that added a touch of mystery to this stop.
The Madrid metro also stands out for having the deepest station in the city, Four pathswhich is 45 meters underground, and the highest, Aluche. As for the lines, the slowest is line 1, which connects Pinar de Chamartín to Valdecarros, and the most used is line 6, also known as Circular, which carries millions of passengers every year.
