Transportation

Brussels Airport (BRU) — overview, history, facilities and significance Brussels Airport Primary international airport of Belgium, located near Brussels. Covers history, layout, airlines, transport links and the 2016 attacks, plus its role as a national and regional av…

Buangkok MRT Station (NE15) Buangkok MRT station Buangkok MRT Station (NE15) is an infill station on Singapore’s North East Line serving the Buangkok and Sengkang residential precincts; opened on 15 January 2006.

Bugatti Type 35 A celebrated 1920s racing car from Ettore Bugatti, the Type 35 combined lightweight engineering, an inline-eight engine and an iconic arched radiator to dominate Grand Prix and roa…

Bugatti Veyron — W16 French hypercar and flagship model (2005–2015) Bugatti Veyron The Bugatti Veyron is a mid-engine hypercar built by Bugatti (Volkswagen Group) between 2005 and 2015. Notable for its W16, quad-turbo powerplant, carbon-fiber construction and rec…

Bugis MRT Station (EW12 / DT14) — Singapore underground interchange Bugis MRT station Bugis MRT Station is an underground interchange on Singapore's East West and Downtown Lines serving shopping, cultural and education districts around Bugis, Kampong Glam and the Na…

Buick Enclave — full-size luxury crossover SUV Buick Enclave Three-row, full-size crossover from Buick (General Motors). Introduced in the mid-2000s, the Enclave is known for a spacious, quiet cabin, refined ride, and a blend of SUV utility…

Buick Regal — overview, history and characteristics Buick Regal Mid-size automobile from Buick/General Motors, produced across multiple generations with various body styles and drivetrains; known for platform sharing, global assembly, and a mov…

Buick Rendezvous — midsize crossover SUV (2002–2007) Buick Rendezvous Overview of the Buick Rendezvous, a mid-size crossover by General Motors produced 2002–2007: design, engineering, drivetrain choices, market role, and its replacement by the Buick…

Bukit Batok MRT Station (NS2) — North South Line station in Singapore Bukit Batok MRT station Bukit Batok MRT (station code NS2) is a Mass Rapid Transit stop on the North South Line serving Bukit Batok town centre and linked to the local bus interchange and community amenit…

Bukit Brown MRT Station (CC18) — reserved Circle Line station in Singapore Bukit Brown MRT station Bukit Brown MRT (CC18) is a reserved, never-opened station on Singapore’s Circle Line. Built as a shell station near the historic Bukit Brown Cemetery, it remains closed pending fu…

Bukit Gombak MRT station (NS3) Bukit Gombak MRT station Bukit Gombak MRT station (NS3) is an above-ground station on Singapore's North South Line, serving the Bukit Gombak and Bukit Batok residential areas with rail, bus and pedestrian…

Bulk cargo: types, transport, handling and safety Bulk cargo Bulk cargo consists of unpackaged commodities moved in large quantities—dry solids, liquids or gases—using specialized ships, terminals and procedures to manage loading, storage an…

Bundesautobahn 45 (A 45) — the Sauerland route from Dortmund toward Bavaria Bundesautobahn 45 The A 45 is a major German autobahn linking the Ruhr area with southern regions. Known as the Sauerlandlinie, it runs from Dortmund through Hesse and continues toward Bavaria, carr…

Buona Vista MRT station (EW21 / CC22) Buona Vista MRT station Interchange station on Singapore's East West Line and Circle Line serving Queenstown and the one-north business and research precinct; a key transfer point with surface connections…

Buoy (floating maritime marker and device) Buoy A buoy is a floating marker or platform used at sea and on inland waters to mark channels, hazards, moorings, scientific stations, and for navigation and safety.

Burley Park railway station Small suburban rail stop serving the Burley area of Leeds on the Leeds–Harrogate line; popular with students and close to Headingley stadium and Leeds city centre connections.

Burnout Legends — handheld entry in the Burnout racing series Burnout Legends Portable installment of the Burnout racing franchise, released for PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS in 2005; adapts the series’ high-speed, takedown-focused gameplay for handhe…

Bury St Edmunds railway station Station serving the market town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England. Managed by Greater Anglia, it provides regional rail links, passenger facilities and has roots in the 19th-c…

Bus: design, history, types, and role in public transport Bus A bus is a large passenger vehicle used in urban and long-distance transport. This article covers its design, common types, historical origins, operations, accessibility and enviro…

Bus garage (bus depot) Bus garage A bus garage—also called a bus depot—is a facility where buses are parked, maintained, refuelled or recharged, and dispatched. This article covers layout, functions, history, and m…

Bus lane (bus-only lane) Bus lane A roadway lane reserved primarily for buses to improve public transport speed and reliability; may include time restrictions or shared access for taxis, cyclists or motorbikes.

Bus station: definition, design, types and role in transport networks Bus station Comprehensive overview of bus stations: what they are, main features, types, history, operations, accessibility, and their role within urban and regional transport systems.

Bus stop: design, types, history, and role in public transport Bus stop A bus stop is a designated location where buses pick up and drop off passengers. This article explains common features, types, historical development, placement principles, and its…

Bus terminus: definition, types, layout and operations Bus terminus A bus terminus is the scheduled start or end point of a bus route. This article describes locations, physical layouts, operational functions, passenger facilities and planning cons…

Busan Metro (Busan Subway) — overview, history, and operations Busan subway Rapid transit network serving Busan, South Korea. Covers development, lines, operations, ticketing and its role in the region's transport network.

Bush airplane (bush plane): overview, features, history and uses Bush airplane Bush airplanes are rugged light aircraft adapted for remote areas. This article explains their characteristics, history, common modifications, and roles in regions such as Alaska,…

Bush Hill Park railway station Suburban rail station in Bush Hill Park, Enfield, north London. In Travelcard Zone 5 on the Enfield Town branch of the Lea Valley Lines; served and managed by London Overground.

Business class (air and rail travel) Business class Business class is a premium travel category on some airlines and rail services offering enhanced seating, service, and priority handling above economy and domestic first class.

Business jet A business jet is a small to medium-sized jet built or converted for private, corporate, or VIP transport. It emphasizes speed, range, comfort and access to smaller airports for gr…

Bypass: meanings, types, and practical uses Bypass Overview of the term 'bypass' across fields — road planning, medicine, engineering, computing and utilities — with history, common types, uses, and cautions.

Bypass (road): purpose, design, impacts and differences from ring roads Bypass (road) A bypass diverts through-traffic around a town or village. This article explains purposes, typical features, benefits, controversies, planning issues and how bypasses differ from r…

Truck cabin (cab): design, types, features and role in road transport Cabin (truck) The cabin (cab) of a truck is the enclosed space for the driver and passengers. This article explains its layout, common types, comfort and safety features, historical development…

Cable car: aerial and cable-hauled transport systems Cable car A cable car is a vehicle moved by a continuous or reversible cable; used as aerial lifts in mountains and as cable‑hauled street or rack vehicles in cities and industry.

Cable ferry: guided river crossing using fixed cables or chains Cable ferry A cable ferry is a vessel guided or propelled across water by one or more cables or chains anchored to the banks. Used where short, frequent crossings are needed, with several oper…

Cable-stayed bridge: design, components, history and uses Cable-stayed bridge A cable-stayed bridge carries its deck on cables running directly to towers (pylons). This article explains types, components, history, advantages, examples and how it differs from…

Cadillac CTS The Cadillac CTS is a mid-size luxury automobile produced by Cadillac from the 2003 model year through 2019, offered in multiple body styles including high-performance CTS-V varian…

Cadillac Escalade Full overview of the Cadillac Escalade: a full‑size luxury SUV by General Motors, its development, key variants, design characteristics, and cultural significance since its 1999 de…

Caldecott MRT station (CC17/TE9) — underground interchange in Toa Payoh Caldecott MRT station Caldecott MRT station is an underground interchange on Singapore’s Circle Line and Thomson–East Coast Line. Serving the Toa Payoh area, it connects residential and recreational dis…

Caledonian Sleeper — Overnight train between London and Scotland Caledonian Sleeper Overnight sleeper train linking London and major Scottish destinations. Offers private cabins, seated options and a lounge carriage, providing an alternative to daytime travel and…

Calgary Transit Public transportation system serving Calgary, Alberta, operating buses, light rail (CTrain), and paratransit; known for an extensive network, downtown LRT service, and a modernized…

California State Route 99 A principal north–south highway running through California's Central Valley. SR 99 connects major cities from Wheeler Ridge to Red Bluff and combines modern freeways with historic…

Cambrian Railways: the historic Mid‑Wales railway network Cambrian Railways Former railway company that operated a 230‑mile network across mid‑Wales, formed from earlier lines and later absorbed into the Great Western Railway; its route lives on as the Cam…

Cambridge Airport (CBG) — regional airport serving Cambridge, England Cambridge Airport Regional airport near Cambridge, England. Opened 1938 and owned by Marshall Aerospace, it serves flying training, business and private aviation and holds a CAA public-use licence.

Cambridge Heath railway station A compact urban railway stop in east London, served by London Overground on the West Anglia route; local access, modest facilities, and links to central London in Travelcard Zone 2…

Cambuslang railway station — overview, facilities and services Cambuslang railway station Cambuslang railway station serves the town of Cambuslang near Glasgow. This article covers its location, facilities, service patterns, accessibility, history and local connections.

Campervan — Self-contained vans for travel and accommodation Campervan Campervans are road vehicles adapted to provide transport and living space. This article explains types, common fittings, history, uses, and key legal and practical distinctions.

Canada Water station — Jubilee line and London Overground interchange in Rotherhithe Canada Water station Canada Water is a transport interchange in Rotherhithe, southeast London, serving the Jubilee line and the London Overground East London line. It provides step-free access and link…

Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Canadian Pacific Railway Historic transcontinental railway linking eastern and western Canada. Built 1881–1885, today a freight-focused network with important economic and historical roles across Canada an…