Berlin Metro, which is known as the U-Bahn or the underground railways, is the most expansive underground network in Berlin. The U-Bahn is maintained with immense efficiency and expertise by an organization called the BVG. Berlin Metro is one of the main modes of transport to commute throughout Berlin and the outskirts of the city. It has been modernized to a great extent ever since the time of Cold War, and is a very effective means of transport for all commuters in the capital city of Berlin.
The network of U-Bahn comprises of 170 stations and trains are available every 4 to 5 minutes. The trains of Berlin Metro ply for 24 hours through day and night.
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Berlin is segregated into three fare zones and the tickets can be bought for a particular fare zone or multiple zones. There is a random check by the ticket collectors inside the trains and the passengers found guilty of traveling without ticket are heavily penalized in the form of monetary fines.
The Metro in Berlin can transport more than 750 people at one ride. The specially devised electronic doors are made with passenger safety in mind along. The seats are very comfortable. Metros are cost-effective and are much reliable means of transport. This ensures heavy footfall of passengers in metro trains and also popularizes this particular mode of communication.
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