Transportation

Canal (artificial waterway): types, history, structure and uses Canal A canal is a man-made waterway built to move vessels, divert water for irrigation or power, and link bodies of water. This article reviews forms, parts (locks, aqueducts), history,…

Canberra MRT station (NS12) — Sembawang, Singapore Canberra MRT station Canberra MRT (NS12) is an elevated North–South Line station in Sembawang, Singapore. Opened in November 2019, it serves Canberra Link and nearby estates, improving access to the ci…

Canning Town station Major transport interchange in East London serving the Jubilee line, the Docklands Light Railway and numerous bus routes; an accessible hub in Travelcard Zone 3 with links to the R…

Canoe — design, use, history and distinctions from kayaks and rowboats Canoe A canoe is a narrow, often open-topped watercraft propelled mainly by human-powered paddles. This article explains design, materials, paddling, history, uses, and how canoes differ…

Capital Airlines Flight 20 (Vickers Viscount service) Capital Airlines Flight 20 Overview of Capital Airlines Flight 20, a scheduled U.S. domestic service between Washington, D.C., and Norfolk operated with a Vickers Viscount; context, aircraft details, and res…

Capsize: causes, types, stability, prevention and safety Capsize Capsize describes when a boat overturns in the water. This article explains causes, types of capsize, stability principles, prevention methods, and recommended safety and response…

Car battery (automotive battery) Car battery A car battery supplies the electrical energy needed to start a vehicle and run accessories. This article explains how batteries work, common types, maintenance, recycling, and how…

Car classification An overview of systems used to categorize cars by size, body, powertrain, and purpose; common classes, history, regulatory uses, and practical distinctions for consumers and policy…

Car platform (automobile platform) Car platform A car platform is the shared structural and mechanical basis used across multiple vehicle models to reduce development cost and speed production, including modular and EV skateboar…

Car Rental (Car Hire): Overview, History, Types, and Practical Guide Car rental Comprehensive introduction to car rental (car hire): definition, how agencies operate, common services, history, types of rentals, costs and insurance, and practical consumer tips.

Car wash: methods, equipment, chemicals, and environmental practices Car wash Comprehensive overview of car washes: types, equipment, cleaning agents, water reuse, detailing, and regulatory and environmental issues affecting modern vehicle cleaning facilitie…

Car-free movement: reducing car dependency in cities Car-free movement A social and planning movement that promotes less car use in cities through walking, cycling, public transit, street redesign and policy measures to improve health, equity and the…

Caravan: Trade Convoys, Towable Travel Trailers, and Cultural Uses Caravan Caravan — a clear guide to historical trade convoys and modern towable travel trailers, covering routes and caravanserais, RVs and parks, safety, regulations, infrastructure, and c…

Caravan (travellers): organized groups, history, routes and modern forms Caravan (travellers) A caravan is a group of people and pack animals or vehicles travelling together for trade, safety, or migration. This article explains organization, history along the Silk Road, lo…

Caravel: the small Portuguese sailing ship that opened ocean routes Caravel A light, highly maneuverable 15th‑century Portuguese sailing vessel. Caravels used lateen sails and shallow hulls to explore coasts and oceans during the Age of Discovery.

Cardiff Central railway station Major railway station in Cardiff, Wales. Hub for South Wales Main Line services, regional and long-distance trains, with a 20th-century rebuilding, passenger facilities, and connec…

Cargo (Freight): Goods Transport, Types, and Handling Cargo Cargo, also called freight, means goods moved by truck, ship, rail or aircraft. This article explains types, packaging, transport modes, terminals, regulation and why cargo matters…

Cargo aircraft (freighters): types, design, history and uses Cargo aircraft Overview of cargo aircraft — dedicated freighters, combi and military transports — their design features, development, typical uses and notable distinctions in commercial and milit…

Carjacking: violent vehicle theft and its impacts Carjacking Carjacking is the violent seizure of a motor vehicle from a driver or passenger. This article explains what it is, how it differs from other thefts, common methods, legal consequen…

Carmelit — Haifa’s underground funicular and Israel’s only metro Carmelit The Carmelit is a short underground transit line in Haifa, Israel, built to climb Mount Carmel. Opened in 1959, it is Israel’s only metro-style system and combines characteristics…

Carpooling: shared driving for cost, convenience, and reduced congestion Carpool Carpooling is the practice of sharing vehicle trips among multiple riders to lower cost, reduce traffic and emissions, and improve commuting efficiency. This article explains types…

Carriage (horse-drawn passenger vehicle) Carriage A carriage is a horse-drawn passenger vehicle, usually four-wheeled and suspended, used for personal transport, status display and ceremonial duties until early motorization.

Carshalton Beeches railway station — suburban rail stop in the London Borough of Sutton Carshalton Beeches railway station Suburban railway station in Carshalton Beeches, south London. Opened 1906, managed by Southern, in Travelcard Zone 5; serves local commuters and links the Beeches area with wider L…

Carshalton railway station Suburban railway station in Carshalton, London Borough of Sutton. Opened 1868; served by Southern and Thameslink. Located between Sutton and Hackbridge and in Travelcard zone 5, pr…

Cart — definition, history, types, and modern uses Cart A cart is a usually two-wheeled vehicle for carrying goods or people, pulled by animals or pushed by people; used for millennia and adapted today as shopping carts and workplace tr…

CASA C-212 Aviocar — Spanish twin‑turboprop utility transport CASA C-212 Aviocar Compact, high‑wing twin‑turboprop transport developed in Spain for cargo, commuter and military roles; adapted into maritime patrol, reconnaissance and special‑operations support v…

Cattle Drives in the United States Long-distance movement of cattle by mounted crews across the American West, prominent in the late 19th century for reaching railheads and markets; shaped ranching, cowboy culture,…

Causeway: Raised roadways and rail links across water and wetlands Causeway A causeway is a raised road or railway across water, marsh, or low ground. This article explains types, construction, history, uses, environmental effects, and how causeways differ…

Center City Commuter Connection — Philadelphia regional rail link Center City Commuter Connection Underground rail tunnel in Philadelphia that links former Pennsylvania and Reading Railroad networks, connecting Jefferson, Suburban and 30th Street stations and enabling through-r…

Central line (London Underground) The Central line is a deep-level London Underground route running broadly east–west. Shown in red on Tube maps, it links central London with suburban branches and is a core commute…

Central Vermont Railway: history, routes, and legacy Central Vermont Railway Overview of the Central Vermont Railway, a regional railroad serving New England and Quebec—its network, operations, historical development, and modern legacy.

Centreboard (centerboard) – movable lateral appendage for small sailing craft Centreboard A centreboard is a retractable sailing-boat blade that provides lateral resistance in the water. Used on dinghies and shallow-draft boats, it improves upwind performance and permit…

Cessna 152 Two-seat, single-engine, high-wing light airplane widely used for pilot training and personal flying; simple, rugged design introduced by Cessna in the late 1970s.

Chairlift (elevated passenger ropeway) Chairlift A chairlift is an aerial ropeway that carries seated passengers along a cable between stations. Common in ski resorts, chairlifts vary from slow fixed-grip designs to high-speed de…

Chaise (light horse-drawn carriage) Chaise Chaise: a light two- or four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle with seating for one or two, often fitted with a folding hood (calash). Origins trace to French for “chair” and use in Engl…

Changi Airport MRT station (CG2) — rail link to Singapore Changi Airport Changi Airport MRT station Terminal railway station serving Singapore Changi Airport on the East West Line branch. Opened 2002, code CG2, notable for faregates at platform level and direct airport connection…

Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) Channel Tunnel Rail-only undersea tunnel linking Folkestone, UK and Calais, France; opened 1994. Key facts on structure, history, operation, uses and significance for travel and freight.

Charing Cross railway station Central London rail terminus in the City of Westminster, opened in 1864; a busy commuter hub with a distinctive iron roof, an attached hotel and a replica Eleanor Cross at its fore…

Charing Cross station Central London rail and Underground complex by Trafalgar Square; a mainline terminus for services to south‑east England and an interchange on the Bakerloo and Northern lines.

Charing Cross tube station (London Underground) Charing Cross tube station Central London Underground station serving the Bakerloo and Northern lines with entrances at Trafalgar Square and The Strand; interchange with Charing Cross mainline station and fo…

Chariot (ancient horse-drawn vehicle) Chariot Two-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle used from the Bronze Age for warfare, racing, hunting and ceremonial display; important in ancient military tactics, sport and mythology.

Charlotte (First Fleet convict transport) Charlotte (ship) Charlotte was one of the six convict transports of the First Fleet (1787–1788), carrying prisoners to found the penal colony at New South Wales; later she sailed on charter for the…

Chatham railway station (Kent): overview, services and history Chatham railway station Major commuter station in Chatham, Medway, Kent on the Chatham Main Line. Managed by Southeastern, it links the town with London and nearby Kent communities and is close to the Pen…

Chatham Waterfront bus station (Kent, England) Chatham Waterfront bus station A modern regional bus interchange in Chatham, Medway. Opened in October 2011, it replaced the Pentagon bus station and provides 19 stands, a travel shop, and services across Medway…

Chauffeur: professional private driver and specialist attendant Chauffeur A chauffeur is a paid driver who transports passengers in private or luxury vehicles, often providing additional services such as door assistance, route planning, and secure transp…

Chelsea Bridge Road and pedestrian bridge across the River Thames in west London linking Chelsea and Battersea, notable for its role in local transport, park access and river-crossing history.

Cheng Lim LRT Station Cheng Lim LRT Station is an elevated automated light rail stop in Sengkang, Singapore, providing local circulation within the town and connections to the wider Sengkang LRT/MRT and…

Chesapeake Bay Bridge (William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge) Chesapeake Bay Bridge A pair of long-span highway bridges carrying US 50/301 across Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, connecting the Western Shore near Annapolis to Kent Island on the Eastern Shore.