Trains have come a long way since the first steam locomotive was built. They have become longer, heavier, and more comfortable than ever before. Technological advances have allowed the train to become one of the most efficient ways to travel, but how fast does a train go? The fastest passenger train in the United States …
It is difficult not to be impressed when watching a skilled bus driver maneuvering the vehicle around small corners or other narrow spaces. They seem to complete the task without breaking a sweat. The process is made easier with power steering and an automatic gearbox; however, it still requires skill borne from experience. It is …
Buses are valuable vehicles for both local and trans-local transportation. There is almost a no better way to move dozens of people short distances quickly. However, these vehicles are huge and cumbersome and feel very slow. This leads many travelers to wonder what a modern bus’s top speed is. The top speed of a modern …
Buses have several advantages, like being a practical mode of transportation and being large vehicles that play an essential part in a thriving city. But one puzzle that many seem unable to solve is how these enormous vehicles can fit in the same lane as cars. That said, how do buses fit in the same …
As it is with automobiles, the past 200 years have seen trains undergoing several technological changes to their design, including the fuels that drive them. But what do trains use as a fuel source, and how has modern innovation affected rail transport? The majority of modern locomotives are powered by petroleum diesel or electrical current. …
Names such as the Trans-Siberian, Orient Express, Flying Scotsman, Blue Train, Eurostar, Ghan, and the Rock Island Rockets conjure images of adventurous train journeys to distant destinations. Most trains run on steel wheels which give trains their characteristic “cluck-cluck” sound for which they’re so famous. Some trains, however, don’t have wheels at all! Train locomotives …
If you’ve had an opportunity to ride on a bus such as a school bus, chances are good that you will have noticed lots of vibrations and even noise, making it hard to converse with the person seated right next to you. A bus vibrates because it is subjected to two forces. Forced vibrations, such …
Public transit buses are more efficient than personal transportation in terms of carrying and moving passengers. However, like other vehicles, most transit buses require refueling, and passengers seldom witness these large vehicles being fueled at a gas station. So, if they are hardly ever at a local gas station, then where exactly do buses get gas? After …
When you’re a little short of cash, but have to take a long journey, a bus trip is usually the cheapest option. I doubt it’s most people’s cup of tea, but sometimes we need to put up with fewer comforts for the sake of our pockets. So, you’re a few hours into your journey, and …
Most people are accustomed to driving a car in a metropolis but imagine being responsible for the daily transportation of hundreds of passengers. Bus drivers have to be able to navigate winding roads while overcoming several obstacles and challenges. They must also adhere to the timetable and be mindful that even a slight mishap might …
