subway system
Plural
subway systems
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an underground network of trains and stations designed for public transportation within a city
- The subway system in New York City operates 24 hours a day, connecting all five boroughs.
- Tourists found the subway system in Tokyo efficient and easy to navigate despite the language barrier.
- Plans to expand the city's subway system aim to reduce traffic congestion significantly.
- The Paris subway system, or Métro, is famous for its Art Nouveau station designs.
- During rush hour, the subway system becomes crowded with commuters heading to work.
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