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The New York City Transportation system has a transportation system which includes one of the largest subway systems in the world; the world's first mechanically ventilated vehicular tunnel; and an aerial tramway. New York City is also home to an extensive bus system in each of the five boroughs; citywide and Staten Island ferry systems; and numerous yellow taxis and boro taxis throughout the city. Private cars are less used compared to other cities in the rest of the United States.

Within the New York City metropolitan area, the airport system—which includes John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport (located in New Jersey), Stewart Airport and a few smaller facilities—is one of the largest in the world. The Port of New York and New Jersey, which includes the waterways around New York City and its metropolitan area, is one of the busiest seaports in the United States. There are also three commuter rail systems, the PATH rapid transit system to New Jersey, and various ferries between Manhattan and New Jersey. Numerous separate bus systems also operate to Westchester County, Nassau County, and New Jersey. For private vehicles, a system of expressways and parkways connects New York City with its suburbs.

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Selected article The fleet of 1996 stock trains, running on the London Underground's Jubilee line was purchased to support the opening of the newest section of the Jubilee line (known as the Jubilee Line Extension), which runs from Green Park to Stratford. However, delays in the JLE's opening meant that 1996 Stock was introduced, completely replacing the existing fleet of 1983 Stock, between Christmas Eve 1997 and July 1998 - over a year before the JLE was opened. The earlier trains (1983 stock) were originally planned to be refurbished with the same exterior and interior as the 1996 stock but the cost proved prohibitive. Both the 1996 Stock and the similar 1995 Stock found on the Northern line were built by Alstom in Birmingham, The 1995 and 1996 stock have different seating layouts and cab designs. The trains are capable of automatic train operation as on the Victoria line, although this will not be enabled until a signalling upgrade in some years' time. Read more... All selected articles Selected biography Charles Pearson (4 October 1793 – 14 September 1862) was a solicitor to the City of London, a reforming campaigner and briefly a Member of Parliament for Lambeth constituency. He was involved in many campaigns and reformations including overturning the ban on Jews from being stockbrokers. He also fully supported universal suffrage and electoral reform to balance the sizes of parliamentary constituencies. Recognising the growth in the outer suburbs of London and inner city congestion, he proposed the construction of an underground railway through the Fleet valley to Farringdon. His first proposal was that of an atmospheric railway, which was ridiculed, but he continued to campaign throughout the 1840s and 1850s. Various other schemes included a rejected plan for a central railway station to be shared by multiple railway companies. In 1854, a private bill for the Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon received assent. Although not a director or shareholder, Pearson's publishing of a pamphlet and continued support eventually convinced the City of London to support for the project. Pearson died of dropsy on 14 September 1862 at his home at West Hill, Wandsworth, and so was not alive to see the opening of the Metropolitan Railway on 10 January 1863. Pearson had refused the offer of a reward from the railway company, but, shortly after the railway's opening, his widow was granted an annuity of £250 per year. (Full article...) All Selected biographies

Selected pictures The newly constructed junction of the Westway (A40) and the West Cross Route (A3220) at White City, circa 1970. Continuation of the West Cross Route northwards under the roundabout was cancelled leaving two short unused stubs for the slip roads that would have been provided for traffic joining or leaving the northern section. Qantas Boeing 747-400 about to land at Heathrow Airport, seen beyond the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, Hounslow. Preserved AEC Routemaster coaches in London Transport Green Line livery. Albert Bridge, opened in 1873, crosses the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea. Day (left) and Night (right) sculptures by Sir Jacob Epstein on the London Underground's headquarters at 55 Broadway. Eurostar Class 373 trains at St Pancras station. Stockwell bus garage, Stockwell, a Grade II* listed building. Central London Railway poster, published in 1905. Woolwich Ferry boats "John Burns" and "James Newman" on the River Thames, 2012. Clapham Common Underground station north and south-bound platforms on the Northern line. The south façade of King's Cross railway station London terminus of the East Coast Main Line. Duck tour converted DUKW amphibious vehicle exiting the River Thames. Archer statue by Eric Aumonier at East Finchley Underground station. London Overground Class 378 train on the East London Line in Hoxton. A Hansom cab at Somerset House. Vauxhall Bridge across the River Thames opened in 1906 and features sculptures by F. W. Pomeroy. View of Old London Bridge, circa 1632 by Claude de Jongh. The multi-level junction between the M23 and M25 motorways near Merstham in Surrey. The M23 passes over the M25 with bridges carrying interchange slip roads for the two motorways in between. Hammersmith Bridge, opened in 1887, crosses the River Thames in west London. Original stations on the Metropolitan Railway from The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1862. Hornsey Lane Bridge, Archway, more commonly known as "Suicide Bridge". The original Hampton Court Bridge in 1753, the first of four on the site. London General Omnibus Company B-type bus B340 built in 1911 by AEC. One of a number of London buses purchased by the British military during World War I, this vehicle was operated on the Western Front. Thames Clippers service catamaran on the River Thames. The New Routemaster built by Wrightbus has three entrances, two staircases and is designed to be reminiscent of the Routemaster. Camden Lock or Hampstead Road Lock in Camden Town, north London is the only twin lock on the Regents Canal. Gondolas of the Emirates Air Line cable car cross the River Thames from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks. Escalators at Westminster Underground station descend between beams and columns of the station box to reach the deep-level Jubilee line platforms. London Underground A60 Stock (left) and 1938 Stock (right) trains showing the difference in the sizes of the two types of rolling stock operated on the system. A60 stock trains operated on the surface and sub-surface sections of the Metropolitan line from 1961 to 2012 and 1938 Stock operated on various deep level tube lines from 1938 to 1988. TX4 London Taxi at Heathrow Airport. Tram 2548 calls at Arena tram stop. This is one of the trams on the Tramlink network centred on Croydon in south London. Victoria line 2009 Stock train at Euston. A tram of the London United Tramways at Boston Road, Hanwell, circa 1910. The western departures concourse of King's Cross railway station. Ruislip Lido Railway's 12-inch (300 mm) gauge locomotive "Mad Bess" hauling a passenger train. Southern approach to the Rotherhithe Tunnel that runs under the River Thames in east London between Rotherhithe and Limehouse. The Circle routes of Victorian London, comprising the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, Outer Circle and Super Outer Circle. Rail, road and river traffic, seen from the London Eye. Arguably the best-preserved disused station building in London, this is the former Alexandra Palace station on the GNR Highgate branch (closed in 1954). It is now in use as a community centre (CUFOS). Helicopter landing at London Heliport, a jetty constructed in the River Thames in Battersea. An air raid shelter in a London Underground station during The Blitz. Sailing ships at West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs in 1810. The docks opened in 1802 and closed in 1980 and have since been redeveloped as the Canary Wharf development. "Boris Bikes" from the Santander Cycles hire scheme waiting for use at a docking station in Victoria. Early style tube roundel in mosaic at Maida Vale Underground station. Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus, in the West End of London, 1949. London Underground Battery-electric locomotive L16 designed to operate over tracks where the traction current is turned off for maintenance work. Tower bridge; a bascule bridge across the River Thames. 55 Broadway, headquarters of the UERL and its successors, is a Grade I listed building in Westminster designed by Charles Holden. Planes waiting at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4. All Selected pictures In the news Did you know...

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