A district in London has developed an innovative way to divert subway heat for buildings to lower carbon emissions. Other cities are getting creative, as well.
Tag: Transit Systems
The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros
Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor.
Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, Once Essential, Are Now a Neglected Relic
The few riders left say the 140-year-old system makes sense for a city of 15 million struggling with pollution and overcrowding. But many trips now are more nostalgic than necessary.
Coronavirus in UK: Britons, Unfazed by High Covid Rates, Weigh Their ‘Price of Freedom’
Britain is reporting more than 30,000 new coronavirus cases a day, but the public seems to have moved on. Experts say this could be a glimpse into the future for other countries.
Britons, Unfazed by High Covid Rates, Weigh Their ‘Price of Freedom’
Britain is reporting more than 30,000 new coronavirus cases a day, but the public seems to have moved on. Experts say this could be a glimpse into the future for other countries.
T.S.A. Extends Mask Mandate for Travelers to January
The mandate covers airports, as well as buses, trains and shuttle buses connected to airports, and all public buses, trains, subways and ferries.
Migrant Workers Flee Dhaka as Bangladesh Locks Down
Much of the public transportation system is already closing or closed, with new measures to control the spread of the virus scheduled to come fully into force on Thursday.
When the Bus No Longer Rolls Into Town
The final shutdown of Greyhound bus service in Canada will add to a growing accessibility problem for rural communities.
Years of Unheeded Warnings. Then the Subway Crash Mexico City Had Feared.
Mexico City’s subway system has been plagued with problems for years. On Monday, an overpass collapsed, and a train plunged some 50 feet, killing at least 24 people and setting off a political firestorm.
Mexico City’s Metro Is Plagued by Problems
Once a source of national pride, the city’s subway system has become an emblem of urban decay.