Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”
Tag: Transit Systems
Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village
The city built highly accessible accommodations for competitors in the 2024 Paralympic Games. But the rest of Paris remains difficult to navigate.
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.
Why Do Kind Strangers Return Our Wallets?
Whoever you are, we appreciate it.
Inside an English Village Scarred by A High-Speed Railway, HS2
When Britain cut back a planned high-speed rail line, some residents on the route were pleased. They’re less delighted with what happened next.
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.
Storm Babet Drops ‘Exceptional’ Amount of Rain on Scotland
Storm Babet has already dumped more than 26 inches of rain on the region, far more than is normal for this time of year.
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.”
Ahead of Expo 2030 Bid, Rome Dreams of Reinvigoration
After years of decline, the city hopes to use a bid for the next world’s fair to re-envision itself as a place that works.
India’s Trains Resume Service Near Deadly Crash in Balasore
The restoration of service could help more families reach the area to identify the dead. Officials said about 100 victims were still unclaimed.