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Oddest public transport
Some of the world's most unusual modes of public transport.
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This week London Underground, the oldest underground railway system in the world, celebrates its 150th anniversary. To acknowledge the momentous milestone, we scoured the globe for some of the weirdest and most wonderful public transport options around. From cruising the watery ways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe, to the longest outdoor covered escalator in the world, this is our pick of the oddest public transport options around.
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10/01/2013 20:47
What about the Edinburgh "Monorail" Tram system. 6 years of misery in the reduced plan AND a GONG for the liar that was in charge of the finance at Edinburgh council.
It's a laughable folly. But dearly wrought from the people who live here. Especially all the shops and flats of the previously grand Leith Walk.
A **** idea made worse by fools.
Miles over budget and not the original design,which only made it on the strength of the Newhaven Spur , which would have been a useful route for a lot of the residents.
Lying again.
Any town that thinks trams are good,be aware that there is a lot of money involved . Thats when the vultures come.
Be Warned. Peace.
It's a laughable folly. But dearly wrought from the people who live here. Especially all the shops and flats of the previously grand Leith Walk.
A **** idea made worse by fools.
Miles over budget and not the original design,which only made it on the strength of the Newhaven Spur , which would have been a useful route for a lot of the residents.
Lying again.
Any town that thinks trams are good,be aware that there is a lot of money involved . Thats when the vultures come.
Be Warned. Peace.
10/01/2013 20:32
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10/01/2013 16:50
Have travelled on the amazing monorail in Wuppertal, I'd say every city should have one, except they should avoid loading baby elephants. In a 1920s publicity stunt Tufi the circus elephant was hoisted aboard, panicked and fell into the river below. During the war the system was about to be destroyed by the US Army but saved at the last minute, (thank you Tourist Guides).
10/01/2013 17:06
10/01/2013 23:11
10/01/2013 16:26
Should have taken a look at the pod things that are at Heathrow Airport. They can transport about 4 people in one carriage they drive themselves from along mini road type things. Not sure if it's sensors or what... But they can get from one terminal to the rest and stops at all the car parks (or some of them) and it's a free public service. Awesome.
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