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Where has the best metro system in Europe? Oslo came top of the rankings, with an index score of 8.06 out of 10.

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    stu2b50
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    I’m not sure penalizing a subway system for having a lot of passengers makes a lot of sense.

    [London Underground] lost points for its huge numbers of passengers and confusing layout, making it difficult for tourists to navigate.

    I’m not sure penalizing a subway system for having a lot of passengers makes a lot of sense.

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    1. Adarain
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      Is the penalty for having many passengers in general, or for having more passengers than capacity (i.e. crowded trains)?

      Is the penalty for having many passengers in general, or for having more passengers than capacity (i.e. crowded trains)?

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    2. CptBluebear
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      It doesn't, nor do most of the other criteria. I've used Budapest's metro and it's really good if you use normal people metrics: Easy to use, rides often, and generally on time.

      It doesn't, nor do most of the other criteria.

      I've used Budapest's metro and it's really good if you use normal people metrics: Easy to use, rides often, and generally on time.

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  2. ignorabimus
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    What is the point of ranking metro systems? I find most rankings of this kind (e.g. of cities, universities, etc) kind of funny and a bit useless, but many people seem to take them deeply...

    What is the point of ranking metro systems? I find most rankings of this kind (e.g. of cities, universities, etc) kind of funny and a bit useless, but many people seem to take them deeply seriously. I guess it's the authority of a nice list.

    As Teddy Roosevelt told us: comparison is the thief of joy.

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