This article introduced a new methodology for conducting feasibility studies for underground railways, through which
diverse factors that could positively influence the education of engineers and the engineering culture overall were
examined. It has been framed from economic, environmental and social attributes, while the factors which stimulate the
rail use, through the passengers’ satisfaction, were incorporated into this methodology.
Analysis of the factors that determine station location revealed that locations that enable access to health, education
services and important places, as well as points within densely populated areas should be considered as possible locations