Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
Paris Metro Rides During 2024 Olympics Could Cost Almost Double
Citing the price tag of ramped-up service for the Games, the regional transit authority is planning big increases aimed at visitors from July 20 to Sept. 8.
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Mortimer Downey, Force for Mass Transit in U.S. and N.Y., Dies at 87
He devised innovative financing to revive New York City’s subway. In Washington, as a U.S. Transportation Department leader, he bolstered Amtrak and secured federal funds for public transit.
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L.A. by Subway
The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places.