In 1951, the Indian Railways was established by the amalgamation of 42 different railway companies operating in the country, spanning a total of 55,000 km (34,000 mi). The railway network across the country was reorganized into six regional zones in 1951–52 for administrative purposes, which was gradually expanded to 18 zones over the years. (Full article...)
Image 11Arizona - North America - Southwest - Interstate Highway System (4893585908) (from Road transport)
Image 12According to Eurostat and the European Railway Agency, the fatality risk for passengers and occupants on European railways is 28 times lower when compared with car usage (based on data by EU-27 member nations, 2008–2010). (from Rail transport)
Image 13A replica of a "Little Eaton Tramway" wagon; the tracks are plateways. (from Rail transport)
Image 14The Polish transport company Bedmet uses a special vehicle to transport two large silos. (from Road transport)
Image 15Transport is a key component of growth and globalization, such as in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Image 27Bardon Hill box in England (seen here in 2009) is a Midland Railway box dating from 1899, although the original mechanical lever frame has been replaced by electrical switches. (from Rail transport)
Image 440-Series Shinkansen, introduced in 1964, triggered the intercity train travel boom. (from Rail transport)
Image 45Traffic congestion persists in São Paulo, Brazil, despite the no-drive days based on license numbers.
Image 46Customized motorcycle to maximize load capacity. Mobility is important for motorcycles, which are primarily used for transporting light cargo in urban areas. (from Transport)
Image 53A cast iron fishbelly edge rail manufactured by Outram at the Butterley Company for the Cromford and High Peak Railway in 1831; these are smooth edge rails for wheels with flanges. (from Rail transport)
Image 55Interior view of a high-speed bullet train, manufactured in China (from Rail transport)
Image 56The Great North Road near High gate on the approach to London before turnpiking. The highway was deeply rutted and spread onto adjoining land. (from Road transport)
Image 61Swiss & German co-production: world's first functional diesel–electric railcar 1914 (from Rail transport)
Image 62Lilienthal in mid-flight, Berlin c. 1895 (from Aviation)
Image 63The Beijing Subway is one of the world's largest and busiest rapid transit networks. (from Transport)
Image 64Modes of road transport in Dublin, 1929 (from Road transport)
Image 65German soldiers in a railway car on the way to the front in August 1914. The message on the car reads Von München über Metz nach Paris ("From Munich via Metz to Paris"). (from Rail transport)
Image 66Bronocice pot with the earliest known image of a wheeled vehicle in the world, found in Poland (from Transport)
Image 67First powered and controlled flight by the Wright brothers, December 17, 1903 (from Aviation)
The Peugeot 206 is a supermini (subcompact car), manufactured by the FrenchautomakerPeugeot since 1998. In 1999, Peugeot Sport unveiled the 206 WRC, and it competed for the first time in that year's World Rally Championship. The car was soon a success, and won the drivers' championship in 2000 in the hands of Marcus Grönholm. In 2002, Grönholm again won the WRC title in his 206 WRC. In addition to the drivers' championships in 2000 and 2002, Peugeot also won the Manufacturers' title three years in a row between 2000 and 2002.
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