The United Kingdom or Britain currently has 7 urban rapid transit metro-like systems.
Metro systems[]
| System | Line(s) | Principal city | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
London Underground | 11 | London |
|
Docklands Light Railway | 7[N 1] | London |
|
Glasgow Subway | 1 | Glasgow |
|
Merseyrail | 2[N 2] | Liverpool |
|
Tyne and Wear Metro | 2[N 3] | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|
London Overground | 8[N 4] | London |
|
Crossrail | 1[N 5] | London |