Britain's oldest railway system opened in 1825. Network Rail manages 9,824 miles of standard-gauge lines. British Rail was privatised 1994-1997, leading to network consolidation. Six franchises now under public ownership
Australia's largest container and general cargo port located at Yarra River mouth. Managed by Port of Melbourne Corporation since 2003. Most of port in West Melbourne, with some in Port Melbourne
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
Bao'an International Airport serves as China's top 4 airports. West Kowloon Railway Station handles Hong Kong-Shenzhen high-speed trains
Global market size expected to reach USD 467.71 billion by 2034. North America leads with 38% revenue share in 2023. Asia Pacific shows fastest CAGR growth during forecast period
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