Tag: trains
Visiting the new South Ferry
The MTA opened its new South Ferry station in March.
Posted: May 28th, 2009 under Uncategorized, design.
Tags: mass transit, mta, subway, trains, transportation
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Why are US trains slower now than in 1920?
Trains run slower today than they did in 1920.
Posted: May 15th, 2009 under News & Musings.
Tags: rail, trains, transportation
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Interesting method of fare collection
Unique method of fare collection on board Japanese commuter rail line
Posted: April 9th, 2009 under design.
Tags: commuter rail, fare collection, Japan, trains
Comments: 1
Very light rail?
I’ve long been interested in the application of roller coaster structural technology to mass transit engineering. Roller coasters (the tubular kind) are lightweight, relatively cheap, work well under stress, and are extremely flexible in terms of track radius and where they can be installed.
Looks like I’m not the only one who has had this thought—a [...]
Posted: April 1st, 2009 under News & Musings.
Tags: design, mass transit, rail, trains
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