Exploring the U-Bahn with Neo4j

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Exploring the U-Bahn with Neo4j

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Last edited Oct 27, 2019

Created on Mar 22, 2018

This visualization uses the Neo4j graph database to explore the Berlin U-Bahn network. Station data is queried from Wikidata via SPARQL and exported to CSV, then modeled as nodes in a graph to reveal spatial and relational patterns. The map displays the stations as points, colored by their respective U-Bahn lines, with connecting edges illustrating the network's topology. Interactive elements let users zoom and pan through the city, highlighting the connectivity and density of Berlin's subway system.

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