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History of the Wheelchair
Wheelchairs: potentially the most recognisable mobility aid. But when were they invented? What alternatives did people rely on before they existed? And how do they differ from the modern versions we have today? In this episode, we will explore the … Continue reading
Riding Tren Maya, Mexico’s Controversial New Train
On December 15th, 2023, the brand new intercity railway in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula opened. First announced by President Lopez Obrador in 2018, this new railway is now partially open – but it has been anything but smooth. Tren Maya is … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 | The Bottom Line, The Age of the Train?
Could long-distance trains become a serious competitor to the plane? For most people, the aeroplane is the default mode of long distance transport Whilst the UK has only two overnight sleeper services, long distance train travel and sleeper services are … Continue reading
What remains of the “first” steam powered passenger railway line?
The Stockton-Darlington Railway wasn’t the first time steam locomotives had been used to pull people, but it was the first time they had been used to pull passengers over any distance worth talking about. In 1825 that day came when … Continue reading
Why do Jubilee Line trains make that noise?
You know the one. […]
Why Electric Cars Failed 100 Years Ago
Robert and Jack spend the day with a staggeringly clean example of one of the very earliest electric cars: A 1901 Waverly Model 22. Built at a time when EVs outnumbered ICE cars, it is an incredible insight into the … Continue reading
【団地コースター】空飛ぶ”謎の鉄道”🚟年間で1億円近い赤字を出すスカイレールにお別れしてきた👋😌
This time, i rode the Sky Rail, which was announced to be discontinued at the end of April 2024🐣 the Sky Rail is the only transportation system in the world that was loved and used by many people while losing … Continue reading
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