Urban Transport Collection (#2)

Travelling in England - or a Peep from the White Horse Cellar, pub
2636981 Travelling in England - or a Peep from the White Horse Cellar, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

France-Paris-Transports
Two Parisian women, one of them eating a sandwich, wait to take a public transportation, in October 1944 in Paris, a few months after the Liberation of Paris, during the Second World War

Britain-London-Lights-Bus
London buses pass under Christmas lights on Oxford Street in central London on the final shopping Sunday before Christmas. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS

Stone bridge crossing the Herengracht on a sunny day in Amsterdam, Holland

Tour boat travelling along the canal with houseboats moored along the seawall of the Keizersgracht in the enveing in Amsterdam, Holland

Train on the Dom Luis I Bridge and harbor with the Arrabida Bridge in the distance in Porto, Norte, Portugal

Table and chairs on top of a houseboat moored along the Prinsengracht canal at dusk in Amsterdam, Holland

Boats and cars parked along the Herengracht Canal in the shade in Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, Holland

Typical houses refelected on the Herengracht in Grachtengordel in the city center of Amsterdam, Holland

Typical houses refelected on the Herengracht Canal in Grachtengordel in the city center of Amsterdam, Holland

Six wheel pneumatic double decker omnibus pictured in the 1920s
The luxury travelling for the general public, the new six wheel pneumatic double decker omnibus pictured in the 1920s on the first trip from Cricklewood to Grosvenor Place in London

Australia-Transport-Tourism
A monorail carriage passes through the citys central business district towards the Darling Harbour in Sydney on January 2, 2013

Elevador da Bica, Bairro Alto district, Lisbon, Portugal

Germany, Bayern / Bavaria, Munich, Westfriedhof U-Bahn Station
Germany, Bayern/Bavaria, Munich, Westfriedhof U-Bahn Station Germany, Bayern/Bavaria, Munich, Westfriedhof U-Bahn Station interior

Croatia, Zagreb, Trg Josip Jelacica Square, Trams CROATIA-Zagreb: Trg Josip Jelacica Square / Evening Rush Hour

Australia-Theme-Public Transport
A New South Wales Government CityRail commuter train leaves the Circular Quay railway station in Sydney on February 2, 2010 with the Sydney Harbour Bridge (top)

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"Exploring Urban Transport: From Historic Bell Towers to Modern Trams" Discover the vibrant urban transport systems that connect cities across the globe. 🌍🚆 In Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the Roter Turm (bell tower) stands tall in Halle (Saale), a city where trams gracefully glide through Schmeerstrasse. The Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen church at Marktplatz adds charm to this bustling transportation hub. Traveling eastward, we find ourselves in Asia's dynamic metropolises. Hong Kong's Wan Chai MTR station showcases their efficient subway system while India's Lucknow Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh buzzes with activity. Meanwhile, Kolkata (Calcutta), India presents a different side - amidst its iconic Howrah Bridge lies a traffic jam, illustrating the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities. Heading westwards to Europe, Paris' Place De Rennes offers a glimpse into the French capital's diverse modes of transportation. Bicycles dominate China's economy as they weave through busy streets and contribute to sustainable mobility. Delving into history reveals fascinating innovations like the six-wheel pneumatic double-decker omnibus from the 1920s. This relic reminds us of how far urban transport has come. Finally, we arrive in Birmingham's Centenary Square in England's West Midlands region. Here, an elegant tram passes by the library building – a symbol of knowledge and progress seamlessly integrated into modern transit systems. Urban transport is not just about getting from point A to B; it reflects a city’s character and vitality. These snapshots capture moments where tradition meets innovation on our journey through global urban landscapes.