For $50 or so, you can buy a Thomas the Tank Engine train set and feel as powerful as Sir Topham Hatt, the somewhat wooden overseer of the mythical North Western Railway Company. Or, if you are the investor Warren E. Buffett, you can purchase the complete set of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, for $26 billion or so.For $50 or so, you can buy a Thomas the Tank Engine train set and feel as powerful as... more
If you like everything to do with bicycles or you just appreciate flashiness, then check out these Pimped-out bicycles...couldnt imagine riding any of these down the street, but that's just me....
Rail expert Barry Doe unearths the first £1,002 rail fare in Britain - for a first-class Cornwall to Scotland return trip.
The £1,002 fare is for a turn-up-and-go, first-class return from Newquay in Cornwall to the Kyle of Lochalsh in the Scottish Highlands - covering some 1,700 miles.
EMBARQ - The WRI Center for Sustainable Transport takes a look into Washington, D.C.'s bike sharing program, SmartBike DC, the first of its kind in the United States.EMBARQ - The WRI Center for Sustainable Transport takes a look into Washington, D.C.'s... more
A flurry of press speculation over the weekend regarding a possible merger offer from Stagecoach for beleagured National Express Group has led NEG to issue a formal statement confirming Stagecoach's "highly preliminary proposal".
Stagecoach confirms that, at the invitation of National Express, on 16 October it submitted a letter to the board of NEG indicating the terms under which the Perth-based group would be prepared to enter into discussions regarding a possible combination of...
From Transport XtraA flurry of press speculation over the weekend regarding a possible merger offer from... more
Mayor Boris Johnson said that Tube fares will rise by 3.9% and London bus fares by 12.7%.
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From January, a weekly bus pass will increase from £13.80 to £16.60 and a zone one Oyster pay-as-you-go Tube fare will go up 20p to £1.80.
Meanwhile the existing £8 daily congestion charge to drive into central London will rise to £9 for people using a new automatic payment system and £10 for people who stick to the current options.
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From SKY NEWSMayor Boris Johnson said that Tube fares will rise by 3.9% and London bus fares by... more
BMW have yet again produced another concept design, this time taking us a little further in the future of transportation.
The Simple is a form of transport designed to make driving as easy as possible, hence the name. Its physics allow it to tilt automatically when going around bends, giving the identical sensation of riding a wave with a surfboard. The car-bike hybrid hosts a two-seat interiro, where both driver and passenger -- who sit one behind the other -- can enjoy 120 miles to the gallon.
No higher than a Beamer 5-Series and shorter than a Mini Cooper, The Simple is likely to change how BMW produce their future car models and influence the physics of car mechanics.BMW have yet again produced another concept design, this time taking us a little... more
A collection of pictures where railway & road signs have been spoofed & stuck up in public. Wonder how many people actually spotted that some of them were fake!A collection of pictures where railway & road signs have been spoofed & stuck up in... more
Aussies put parking bays to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable use. You can even eat cake in them.Aussies put parking bays to a cleaner, greener and more sustainable use. You can even... more
Around 500 passengers were stuck in the tunnel under the English Channel for six hours after their train broke down.
With no light and no air conditioning, the temperatures on the train soared to 30c. Bottled water ran out and the toilets stopped working.
Paramedics were sent down the service tunnel to check on the passengers and trains were stopped in both directions while a rescue train arrived to pull the broken-down one out.
Mr Davis, from Essex, said: 'When the lights went out a few people lost the plot and were crying. We had kids fainting, one diabetic woman passed out. Guards were handing out water to start with but it ran out. What annoyed people most was the fact nobody was telling us anything.'Around 500 passengers were stuck in the tunnel under the English Channel for six hours... more
Underground stations in Sao Paulo, Brazil are being fitted with special enlarged seats to accommodate obese people.
The blue chairs are nearly twice as wide as the normal chairs and can support up to 40 stone without breaking.
The seats are accompanied by signs picturing a rotund customer with the words "Priority chair for obese people".
The seats have been installed in an attempt to encourage larger people to use public transport. But word on the tube is that the seats are already being shunned because the obese are too ashamed to use them.Underground stations in Sao Paulo, Brazil are being fitted with special enlarged seats... more
Ever had that problem of your flabby rolls spilling over the side of your chair? Well no I don't suppose many have but for those who have look, solution!
These wider chairs are nearly double the with of your average underground chair and can support 550lb......damn.
These new seats in Sao Paulo, Brazil are supposedly being ignored by the larger folk as they feel ashamed to sit in them. A sign above each seat shows a cartoon of a roly-poly passenger saying "Priority chair for obese people." "It may be that they don't want to think of themselves as fat or they resent being put in with pensioners and the disabled," said one manager.
A roly-poly person? Bahahahahahahaha this is just great.Ever had that problem of your flabby rolls spilling over the side of your chair? Well... more
Get the ultimate adrenaline rush with the LOOP-IN surf-skating transportation system. Although curently at the concept stage of design, this device will provide its user with the dual sensation of riding a surfboard and skating at the same time.
The wheels are able to rotate on many surfaces, while the inner plate inside the wheels, moves independantly. The movement of the inner plate mimics the sensation of pushing by a wave (see images at the link).Get the ultimate adrenaline rush with the LOOP-IN surf-skating transportation system.... more
Idiot at the wheel! If you're transporting a truck load of pig slop, remember to brake slowly.Idiot at the wheel! If you're transporting a truck load of pig slop, remember to brake... more
This concept car -- the Circulus car -- is all about the 360º spin. With an omni-directional front this car can spin around in all terrain, from beaches to mountains. The sphere wheel at the front is controlled by an engine connected to an internal system that recognizes each of the driver's steering movements.
A hydrogen plant in the back of the car, provides the energy source for the Ciruclus. The body of the car is made from recycled plastic, while the mechanicals are all aluminium.....This concept car -- the Circulus car -- is all about the 360º spin. With an... more
Exciting news for any Londoners reading. Apparently O2 are saying that phones with built in Oyster cards are just about ready, following a trial with 500 people earlier this year.
If you're from the colonies (outside the M25), then you needn't worry - your horse and cart will still work just fine.Exciting news for any Londoners reading. Apparently O2 are saying that phones with... more
I have never heard about this, but it seems that Russian engineers had been trying ,for almost four decades, to produce the Super String Transportation System.
This new vision for transport was to replace the traditional modes of getting around, by suspending cars from thin wires -- virtually invisible to the naked-eye -- which would carry these cars around at up to speeds of 300mph.
The idea behind it is undoubtedly futuristic, however I believe the designers were thinking too far ahead. There are various images of the concept at the link.I have never heard about this, but it seems that Russian engineers had been trying... more
I saw this bike a few days ago, and thought that it was definitely something different as far as transportation-design. The link above is to a blog, which features pictures of the BauBike from various angles. It's got a modern look, with a classy, sophisticated touch. Not much more I can say about it that hasn't already been said on the BauBike's official website:
"The BauBike is inspired by Bauhaus design. It is constructed around the geometric shape of the square and the equilateral triangle. The design is stripped down to clean lines and raw material.
The open-end piece above the back wheel, offers the possibility to customize the function of the bike to whatever need you may have. The different accessories can be placed in the tube and can easily be changed if needed.
The design follows a set of formal rules, limiting the geometry to straight lines in a pattern of 60 and 90 degree angles in proportions following the principle of the golden section.
By limiting the form with a fixed set of design rules and stepping away from the traditional function-oriented approach to the design process, this project transcends the border between design and art, raising fundamental questions about the nature of the bike as design and as a lifestyle accessory and introducing a much needed playfulness on the bicycle scene.
The BauBike is a bike for the modern urban society where adaptability is a necessity."I saw this bike a few days ago, and thought that it was definitely something different... more
Many people will remember SIndy, the UK version of the Barbie Doll.
In this video, Sindy drives a pink Land Rover. Watch to see how she responds when she is confronted with facts about her urban 4x4 by members of the London campaign group Alliance Against Urban 4x4s. Features a surprise ending.
For more information about the campaign, visit our website at www.wearefutureproof.org.ukMany people will remember SIndy, the UK version of the Barbie Doll.
In this video,... more
