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Happy 120th birthday to the NYC Subway! Nostalgic trip celebrates a milestone underground | amNewYork

The subway system has been crucial to New York City’s development and urban growth over the last 120 years.

A token to ride: Relicts you can still find after 120 years of the subway system | amNewYork

The New York subway, celebrating its 120th anniversary, features ghost stations like City Hall, showcasing its historical evolution.

PHOTOS: This is what buses in Romford looked like a century ago

The article showcases the historical evolution of bus routes in Romford from the 1920s to 1982.
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Map Out The History Of The London Underground At This Exciting Exhibition Coming To Knightsbridge

The London Underground's 160th anniversary is celebrated through the Mapping the Tube exhibition, honoring Harry Beck's iconic map design.

I went behind the scenes on the Tube and you won't believe what I saw

Takeaway 1: The London Transport Museum offers Hidden London Tours that explore the disused areas of the London Underground.
Takeaway 2: Baker Street Station was originally built as part of the Metropolitan Line to accommodate the growing population of London.

Map Out The History Of The London Underground At This Exciting Exhibition Coming To Knightsbridge

The London Underground's 160th anniversary is celebrated through the Mapping the Tube exhibition, honoring Harry Beck's iconic map design.

I went behind the scenes on the Tube and you won't believe what I saw

Takeaway 1: The London Transport Museum offers Hidden London Tours that explore the disused areas of the London Underground.
Takeaway 2: Baker Street Station was originally built as part of the Metropolitan Line to accommodate the growing population of London.
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Free Rides on SF's Open-Air Boat Tram

Heritage streetcars from various countries run during the summer in San Francisco, providing historical and scenic transportation experiences.

This is Schienenzeppelin, the Futuristic Train With Propeller and Airplane Engine From the 1930s

The Schienenzeppelin was an experimental railcar with a top speed of 230.2 km/h, setting a record for petrol-powered rail vehicles.

Small, cheap, and weird: A history of the microcar

Microcars have been part of personal transport history, providing solutions for efficient, small-space travel, with modern electric car solutions mirroring microcar concepts.

Direct Trains From London To Paris Were A Thing In 1936

Direct trains from London to Paris existed in 1936, allowing travelers to cross the English Channel on a train and avoid transferring onto a ferry.
The first ever Night Ferry service ran on October 14, 1936, operated by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, and allowed passengers to sleep on the train while it was loaded onto a boat at Dover and reassembled on the other side.
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