Conversation A
Rob: Hello, Todd. Welcome to our program.
Todd: Thank you, Rob.
Rob: Let’s talk about subways or mass transit systems. What are some of the best ones in the world?
Todd: Well, one of them is London’s system. It’s often called The Tube.
Rob: What’s special about it?
Todd: It’s the world’s oldest. It began operation in 1863.
Rob: What are some others?
Todd: The system in New York City is one of the world’s biggest. It has 468 stations!

Conversation B
Rob: I’ve heard about the Tokyo Metro. It can be very crowded!
Todd: It is. More than 6.2 million passengers ride it every day.
Each station in Tokyo has people pushers.
Rob: Really! They push people onto the train?
Todd: Yes, they do! They do it so the train doors can close.
Rob: Tell us about another interesting system.
Todd: Well, the system in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the deepest in the world. One station is 105 meters underground.

Read it!
  There are some very interesting subway systems in the world. The oldest system is in London. It has been in operation since 1863. New York’s system is also old, and has more stations than any other. The Tokyo metro is very crowded. More than 6.2 million passengers ride it each day. And at Tokyo stations, people pushers push people onto the trains! The system in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the deepest in the world. One station is 105 meters underground.

Answer it!
1. What is another name for a subway?
2. Tell someone four reasons to ride the subway.