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Tag: Subways
Five Things to Know About London’s Tube Strike
What to know about the disruption to the city’s underground transit system this week, and alternative ways to travel.
London’s Commuters Wrestle With a Massive Tube Strike: ‘It’s Just Annoying’
Some people were able to work from home. Others crammed onto buses or spent hours trying to reach their destinations.
Sydney Metro Expands, Opening to Celebrity-Level Fanfare
In a mostly car-dependent country where public transportation in major cities can be best described as “decent,” the expansion felt momentous.
London’s Overground Train Lines Get New Names
The system’s map is a tangle of orange lines, without clear names or separate colors. That’ll change this year.
London Tube Strike Called Off
London’s mayor announced late Sunday afternoon that a strike that would have crippled the city’s transit system this week had been suspended.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
For South Korea’s Senior Subway Riders, the Joy Is in the Journey
The fare is free for those older than 65, and so some retired people spend their days riding the trains to the end of the line.
Rising Heat Underground Is Sinking Chicago Ever So Slightly
Basements and train tunnels constantly leak heat, causing the land to sink and straining building foundations. Scientists call it “underground climate change.”