The Lost Subways of North America

The Lost Subways of North America | Forgotten Transit Megaprojects What if I told you that cities like Philadelphia, Toronto, Rochester, and Cincinnati were once planning sprawling subway systems that never made it past the blueprint stage? In this video, we dive deep into the forgotten plans, political battles, and lost opportunities that shaped—and limited—urban transit across North America. From Toronto’s never-built Queen subway line, to Philadelphia’s dream of a cross-city loop, these stories reveal what our cities could have been. Some were canceled due to funding, others due to politics, and a few because the timing just wasn’t right. But each of them left a footprint… sometimes underground. 📍 Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 1:59 – Philadelphia’s Unrealized Network 5:52 – Toronto’s Ghost Subway 11:32 – Rochester: A Subway Abandoned 15:58 – Cincinnati’s Empty Tunnels 20:42 – Conclusion & What’s Next If you enjoyed this video and want to see more forgotten and unbuilt transit projects, let me know in the comments. A Part 2 might soon be in the making if I get positive feedback on this video :) 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future videos on transportation, infrastructure, and lost urban dreams. #TransitHistory #UrbanExploration #LostSubways #TorontoTransit #PhiladelphiaSubway #Urbanism #PublicTransport #Infrastructure