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Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...- In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop runningJacksonville’s Skyway, an innovative automated transit system, will cease operations due to a major budget deficit. The Jacksonville Transp...
- Tejasvi Surya's wife Sivasri Skandaprasad shares traumatic train ride experience, says group of 40 middle-aged men talked non-stop for 5 hours and played UNO; asked TTE for different seatTejasvi Surya's wife Sivasri Skandaprasad, a distinguished Carnatic classical singer, recounted a troubling train trip disrupted by a noisy...
- Verizon to invest $70 million in AI training effortVerizon is investing $70 million in a nationwide effort to provide AI training to job seekers, small business and educators as the US econo...
- In 1869, New Hampshire opened a cog railway where normal trains could not climb; more than 150 years later, its toothed track still reaches Mount Washington’s 6,288-foot summitIn 1869, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Cog Railway became the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway, using a toothed track to reac...
- In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two townsIn Colorado, a unique gondola system has been enhancing connectivity between two towns since 1996, allowing passengers to traverse effortle...
- In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summitEngineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary ra...
- India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: By 2030, India eyes 350 kmph B35 after B28 prototypes begin trials in 2027India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: India is developing its own high-speed bullet trains, with the B35 planned to achieve a design s...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- Train reaches destination 9 hrs late, passenger gets Rs 35,000 from Railways without proving any financial lossA Jharkhand consumer commission has ordered South Eastern Railway and East Coast Railway to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger whose train reache...
- Alaska is checking boats for this tiny invader. Here’s why one mussel has scientists worriedWhat if one tiny mussel could trigger a massive problem for Alaska’s lakes, rivers and water infrastructure? Let's dig deeper to find out m...
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
- In 1900, Paris built a railway up Montmartre Hill so visitors could avoid the climb; the tiny funicular carried 3.6 million passengers in 2025Since its launch in 1900, Montmartre's funicular railway has offered a quick ascent to one of Paris's most enchanting neighborhoods. Transi...
- In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
- 18 lakh passengers caught, Rs 140.8 crore recovered: Railways intensifies checks as penalty earnings jump 40% in just 5 monthsCentral Railway recovered Rs 140.8 crore in penalties from 18 lakh ticketless and unauthorised travel cases between April and August, marki...
- Psychology explains how US Navy SEAL training builds resilience - even when motivation runs outUS Navy SEAL training reveals resilience is not innate but can develop. Psychological traits like hardiness and grit adapt during demanding...
- Hydrogen train has room for 2,600 passengers, but only 40-60 are riding it: Two months after launch, here’s why Indian Railways is planning to extend it to DelhiHydrogen train route to Delhi: India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing ...
- Daily train passengers, take note: Railways is upgrading key systems for safer journeys. Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 km, EI at 7 stations, traction upgrade & 4-lane ROBRailways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilo...
- Diwali travel could see new addition: Sleeper Vande Bharat Express may launch on Delhi-Varanasi route with Prayagraj & Kanpur stops; here’s what travellers need to knowDelhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight ...
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