Transportation modes include land (road, rail, pipelines), water (shipping), and air. Most modes combine passenger and freight transportation capabilities. Each mode has technical, operational, and commercial characteristics
Amtrak is the national passenger railroad company operating in 46 states and Canada. Founded in 1971 as a quasi-public corporation to operate passenger trains. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with 17,100 employees as of 2021
Iveco Bus was created in 1975 as a merger of multiple bus manufacturers. Became Irisbus in 1999 through Renault Bus integration. Acquired by CNH Industrial's Iveco division in 2013
Vehicle registration plates have been mandatory in UK since 1904. First plates were white front and yellow rear with black characters. System introduced in 1903 with one- or two-letter codes. By 1932, serial letters were introduced, limiting to six characters
France's TGV network started in 1966, approved by President Pompidou in 1974. First service between Paris and Lyon launched in 1981. Project evolved from gas turbines to electric traction during 1973 oil crisis. Network carried 122 million passengers in 2023
Ferries transport passengers, vehicles and cargo across water bodies. First car ferry Suhulet crossed Bosphorus in 1871. World's largest ferry system in 2014 was İDO in Istanbul. Venice has largest ferry system with water taxis