Transportation

Gospel Oak to Barking line (GOBLIN) Gospel Oak to Barking line A London rail route linking Gospel Oak in north London with Barking Riverside in east London, used by London Overground passenger services and freight and subject to major upgrades…

Göta Canal (Göta kanal) Göta Canal A major 19th-century Swedish inland waterway opened in 1832 that crosses southern Sweden, combining natural lakes and constructed stretches; now valued for heritage tourism, boatin…

Gotthard Base Tunnel A short encyclopedia entry on the Gotthard Base Tunnel: purpose, design, construction, operations and its role in Alpine rail freight and passenger transport.

Grand Central Terminal Historic railroad terminal in Midtown Manhattan, famed for its Beaux-Arts design, role as a commuter hub, public concourse, and distinction as the station with the most platforms.

Grand Trunk Road A historic arterial route of the Indian subcontinent, the Grand Trunk Road links eastern Bengal to northwestern regions and shaped trade, administration, and travel for centuries.

Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) Great North Eastern Railway Former British train operating company on the East Coast Main Line (1996–2007), owned by Sea Containers; ran high-speed intercity services between London and northern and Scottish…

Green Line (CTA): Chicago's fully elevated rapid transit line Green Line (CTA) Overview, route, history, operations, and significance of the Green Line, the Chicago Transit Authority's fully elevated 'L' route between Harlem/Lake and the South Side branches.

Green Park tube station (London Underground) Green Park tube station Central London Underground station and interchange at the north edge of Green Park, served by Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee lines in Travelcard Zone 1.

Greenwich station — London National Rail and DLR interchange Greenwich station Greenwich station is a transport interchange in south‑west Greenwich, London, serving National Rail and the Docklands Light Railway; it sits close to the town centre and spans Trav…

Grimsby and Immingham Electric Railway An early 20th-century electric interurban tramway linking Grimsby with Immingham Dock, built to carry workers and passengers on a mostly reserved right-of-way between town and port…

Grosvenor Bridge: Victoria railway crossing over the River Thames near Battersea Grosvenor Bridge Grosvenor Bridge (Victoria Railway Bridge) is a double-span railway crossing over the River Thames near Battersea, linking lines into Victoria station between Vauxhall and Chelsea.

Guangzhou Metro Rapid transit system serving Guangzhou and nearby suburbs in Guangdong, China. Large, fast-expanding network that links central districts, suburbs and neighbouring Foshan with high…

Gul Circle MRT station (EW30) — East West Line station in Tuas, Singapore Gul Circle MRT station Gul Circle MRT (EW30) is an elevated East West Line station in western Singapore serving the Tuas industrial area. It is notable for split-level platforms that allow for a possible…

GWR railcars Self-propelled passenger railcars introduced by the Great Western Railway in 1933, used on branch and secondary services into the 1960s; precursors to British Rail's first-generati…

Hachiōji Station Major JR East railway station in Hachiōji, western Tokyo. A regional transport hub on the Chūō Main Line and the northern terminus of the Yokohama Line, with connections to buses a…

Hackbridge railway station — suburban rail stop in the London Borough of Sutton Hackbridge railway station Hackbridge station is a suburban rail station in the London Borough of Sutton, served by Southern and Thameslink and located in Travelcard zone 4. It links local neighbourhoods wit…

Hackney Downs railway station — east London rail interchange Hackney Downs railway station Hackney Downs is a railway station in Hackney, east London, served by Abellio Greater Anglia and London Overground on the West Anglia route; it lies in Travelcard Zone 2 and is nea…

Haijima Station — Railway junction in Akishima, Tokyo Haijima Station Haijima Station is a major rail interchange in Akishima, Tokyo, serving JR East and Seibu Railway lines and acting as a regional transfer and terminus point for several suburban ro…

Hainault tube station Hainault is a London Underground station on the Central line in the London Borough of Redbridge. It serves the Hainault area and nearby green spaces and has been in Travelcard Zone…

Halesworth railway station (Suffolk, England) Halesworth railway station Railway station serving the market town of Halesworth in Suffolk, England. Located on the East Suffolk Line and managed by Greater Anglia, it provides regional passenger services a…

Halling railway station, Kent Halling railway station Local railway stop in Halling, Kent on the Medway Valley Line serving village commuters and nearby riverside industry with local services and basic passenger facilities.

Hammersmith & City line London Underground line running between Hammersmith and Barking, colored salmon pink; a sub-surface east–west commuter route serving central London interchanges and suburban distri…

Handley Page Victor British jet-powered strategic bomber of the RAF's V-bomber force; later converted to aerial refuelling and reconnaissance roles, noted for its crescent wing and long Cold War servi…

Haneda Airport Station (Keikyu) — Tokyo domestic terminal access Haneda Airport Station Keikyu-operated railway station serving Haneda Airport's domestic terminals in Ōta, Tokyo, providing direct train services to central Tokyo and connections with the airport monorai…

Hannover Hauptbahnhof (Hanover Central Station) Hannover Hauptbahnhof Primary railway station serving Hanover, Lower Saxony. Opened 1843, rebuilt 1879; 6 platforms (12 tracks), about 250,000 daily users; major interchange for regional, long‑distance…

HarbourFront MRT station — interchange and southern gateway in Singapore HarbourFront MRT station HarbourFront MRT station (NE1/CC29) is an underground interchange in southern Singapore serving the North East and Circle lines, adjacent to VivoCity and HarbourFront Centre and li…

Harrington Hump — modular platform height-raising system Harrington Hump A modular, low-cost system to raise sections of railway platforms, improving step-free access where full reconstruction is impractical. First produced at Harrington station and use…

Harrow & Wealdstone station A mixed Underground and National Rail station in northwest London serving the Bakerloo line and mainline services; located in Travelcard Zone 5 and acting as a commuter interchange…

Harwich International railway station Railway station serving Harwich International Port in Essex, England. Provides passenger services and port connections, historically linked to ferry boat trains and regional freigh…

Hayes & Harlington railway station — commuter rail hub in west London Hayes & Harlington railway station Hayes & Harlington is a suburban railway station in the London Borough of Hillingdon, serving local commuters and connections to central London, Heathrow and westbound mainline ser…

Head-end power (HEP) — Electric train supply (ETS) Head-end power Head-end power (HEP), or Electric Train Supply (ETS), is the on-board electrical system that provides heating, lighting, HVAC and auxiliary services to passenger railway vehicles f…

Headingley railway station — commuter rail stop in Leeds Headingley railway station Suburban railway station serving Headingley, Leeds. Located on the Leeds–Harrogate line, it is a local commuter stop close to Headingley Stadium and served by Northern trains.

Headlamp: function, design, history and types Headlamp A headlamp is a forward-facing light mounted on vehicles and equipment. This article explains its purpose, common technologies, components, historical development, uses, and regula…

Head Restraints and Headrests: Design, Safety, and Proper Adjustment Headrest Comprehensive guide to head restraints and headrests: design types, safety benefits in reducing whiplash, regulatory standards, and practical tips for proper adjustment in vehicles…

Hearse: vehicle for transporting the deceased — design, history and uses Hearse A hearse is a vehicle used to carry a coffin and the deceased to funerals and burial sites. This article describes its design, history, cultural roles, variants and notable feature…

Heathrow Airport — London's principal international airport Heathrow Airport Comprehensive overview of London Heathrow: location, layout, terminals, operations, ownership, transport links, history, regulation and community issues at one of the world's busie…

Heathrow Connect — London suburban rail link to Heathrow Airport Heathrow Connect Heathrow Connect was a stopping train service between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport (2005–2018), providing local West London connections and a lower-cost alternative to He…

Heathrow Express A dedicated non-stop airport rail link between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport, offering a fast premium connection and distinct operations from the National Rail network.

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 tube station Underground station serving Terminals 2 and 3 at London’s Heathrow Airport on the Piccadilly line; passenger facilities, terminal links, and historical renaming after Terminal 1 cl…

Helicopter (rotary-wing aircraft) Helicopter A helicopter is a rotary-wing aircraft that can take off and land vertically, hover, and fly in any direction. Overview of design, flight principles, history, uses, variants and li…

Helicopter carrier A warship with a full flight deck designed primarily to operate helicopters for anti-submarine warfare, amphibious assault, logistics and disaster relief; often cheaper and more fl…

Heliport — facility for helicopter operations Heliport A heliport is a dedicated facility for helicopter arrivals, departures, and servicing. It includes one or more helipads plus support infrastructure and is used by emergency, commer…

Helsinki Airport (Helsinki–Vantaa) — Finland’s principal international gateway Helsinki Airport Comprehensive overview of Helsinki Airport (IATA HEL) in Vantaa: layout, terminals, operations, airlines, ground transport, cargo, history, winter operations and future development…

Hercules (Dorney Park) — wooden roller coaster history and legacy Hercules (roller coaster) Hercules was a large wooden roller coaster at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania (1989–2003). Built by Dinn Corporation, it became known for its size, rough ride, retracking ef…

Heritage railway A heritage railway preserves and operates historic trains and infrastructure for education, tourism, and cultural interest. Also called preserved railways (UK) or tourist railroads…

Herne Hill railway station Suburban railway station in the London Borough of Lambeth serving Herne Hill and nearby Brockwell Park; a commuter interchange with historical roots and occasional proposals for Lo…

Heron Quays DLR station Heron Quays is an elevated Docklands Light Railway station serving the southern Canary Wharf complex. It connects to the Jubilee line and Canary Wharf shopping via integrated ticke…

High-speed rail: overview, technology, history and impacts High-speed rail High-speed rail (HSR) refers to passenger train services operating substantially faster than conventional rail, using dedicated lines, advanced rolling stock and signalling to shor…