High-speed rail in Thailand Overview of Thailand's high-speed rail plans, technical characteristics, history of development, intended benefits and challenges, with notes on recent construction milestones.
High-speed rail in the United Kingdom Overview of high-speed rail in the UK: infrastructure, services, history, major projects, technical features, benefits, and planning challenges affecting future development.
Highbury & Islington station: interchange for Victoria Line, Overground and National Rail Highbury & Islington station Major north London interchange in the Borough of Islington serving the Victoria line, London Overground and National Rail (North London and Northern City lines); located in Travelc…
Highway: public roads, design, classification and impacts Highway A highway is a principal public road connecting cities, towns and important places. This article outlines types, design elements, numbering systems, history, uses, and environmenta…
Highway 1 (Israel–Palestine): route, features and significance Highway 1 (Israel–Palestine) Major road linking the Tel Aviv area with Jerusalem and continuing eastward; passes through Israeli and West Bank territory and reaches the Jordan border. History, layout, uses, an…
Highway 20 (Ayalon Highway) — the central freeway of Tel Aviv Highway 20 (Israel) Highway 20, known as the Ayalon Highway, is the main north–south freeway in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, combining a multi-lane highway with a parallel rail corridor and river c…
Highway 4 (Israel) — major coastal arterial road Highway 4 (Israel) A primary north–south route along Israel's coastal plain linking northern and southern borders, serving major coastal cities. Sections are urban and interurban; parts are known loc…
Highway 5 (Israel–Palestine) Major east–west highway connecting the Tel Aviv area with the West Bank, known as the Trans-Samaria Highway. Describes route, features, history, uses, and political context.
Highway 6 (Trans‑Israel Highway) Highway 6 (Israel) Highway 6, also called the Trans‑Israel Highway or Kvish Shesh, is a major north–south tolled freeway in Israel that links regions, reduces congestion and is managed from Kessem In…
Highways in Puerto Rico Overview of Puerto Rico’s highway network, its classification, management, history, major features, and role in transportation and commerce.
Hill of Howth Tramway Electric tramway around Howth Head (near Dublin) run by the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) from June 1901 to June 1959, built to connect rail termini with coastal villages, prome…
Hitachi A-train — Modular aluminium multiple-unit train family Hitachi A-train A family of modular aluminium multiple-unit trains developed by Hitachi for commuter and limited-express services, known for friction-stir-welded construction, flexibility, and exp…
Hitchhiking: practice, history, risks and modern forms Hitchhiking Hitchhiking is soliciting an offered lift from passing motorists. This article explains methods, history, cultural role, safety concerns, legal status and contemporary alternatives…
HMHS Britannic (White Star Line hospital ship) HMHS Britannic Olympic‑class liner completed in 1914 for the White Star Line; converted to a British hospital ship in World War I and lost in 1916 after an explosion, commonly attributed to a min…
HMS Supply (1759): Armed tender of the First Fleet HMS Supply (1759) Small brig-rigged armed tender that accompanied the First Fleet to Australia in 1787–1788. Fast, lightly armed and commanded by Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball, she served as the fl…
HMS Victory 18th-century Royal Navy first-rate ship of the line preserved at Portsmouth; Admiral Nelson’s flagship at Trafalgar and the world's oldest commissioned warship, now a museum and me…
Hockenheimring Hockenheimring is a motor racing circuit near Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Noted for its Motodrom stadium section, flat Rhine Valley setting and history as a host of the…
Holborn tramway station Disused tram stop beneath Kingsway in central London, part of the Kingsway tramway subway. Opened 1906 as Great Queen Street, closed 1952; physical remains survive but there is no…
Holden Monaro: Australian two-door sports coupe and its history Holden Monaro The Holden Monaro is an Australian two-door sports coupe produced 1968–1977 and 2001–2006. Known for V6 and V8 options, export variants and a strong enthusiast following, it remain…
Holloway Road tube station Holloway Road is a Piccadilly line station in Islington, London, between Caledonian Road and Arsenal stations in Travelcard Zone 2. Opened on 15 December 1906, it serves the Hollow…
Hon-Kawagoe Station Hon-Kawagoe Station is a Seibu Railway terminal in Kawagoe, Saitama. It serves local and commuter traffic and is the closest Seibu stop for the historic Koedo district and transfer…
Honda Accord — midsize family car Honda Accord The Honda Accord is a long-running midsize family car introduced in 1976. Known for practical design, multiple body styles, and steady evolution across successive generations, it r…
Honda CR-V Compact crossover SUV produced by Honda since the 1990s, known for practicality, reliability, and global manufacturing. Evolved across generations with diverse engines, drivetrains…
Honda Odyssey — family minivan Honda Odyssey The Honda Odyssey is a long-running family minivan first introduced in 1994. It is known for flexible seating, practical interior features, periodic redesigns, and notable safety r…
Honda Pilot — Mid‑Size Crossover SUV Honda Pilot Overview of the Honda Pilot, a three‑row mid‑size crossover SUV introduced in 2002: design, platform, revisions, typical uses, notable features and comparisons with related Honda m…
Honda Ridgeline: mid-size unibody pickup with car-like ride Honda Ridgeline Overview of the Honda Ridgeline, a mid-size unibody pickup: its design, generations, key features, technology, capabilities, market role and how it compares with traditional body-o…
Honda S2000: design, engineering, and legacy Honda S2000 Two-seat roadster produced by Honda from 1999 to 2009, noted for its high-revving engine, balanced handling, and enthusiast following. Overview, development, variants, and lasting…
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge A 55 km sea crossing linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau. A combination of bridges, an undersea tunnel and artificial islands, it is a major engineering project and transport link…
Horse harness: parts, types, history and uses Horse harness A horse harness connects a horse to a vehicle or load. This article explains components, common types, historical development, materials, fitting, uses (carriages, ploughing, carts…
Hospital ship: design, role, legal status, and history Hospital ship A hospital ship is a vessel equipped and staffed to provide medical care at sea. This article explains design, medical capabilities, legal protections, historical use, and limits o…
Hot air balloon: design, flight principles, history and uses Hot air balloon Overview of hot air balloons, how they fly, main components, historical development, common uses, safety and distinctions from other lighter‑than‑air craft.
Hot Wheels: Mattel's Die-Cast Toy Car Brand Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is Mattel's long-running line of die-cast toy cars, introduced in 1968. Known for scale models, colorful designs, track systems and a global collecting community.
Hour record (cycling) — history, rules, technology and notable marks Hour record Overview of the cycling hour record: definitions, historical development, governing rules, bicycle design influences, notable record holders and the distinction between UCI and hum…
Hovercraft (air-cushion vehicle): design, history, and uses Hovercraft A hovercraft is an air-cushion vehicle that rides on pressurized air. This article explains how hovercraft work, their main parts, history, applications, advantages and limitations…
Hull (watercraft) The hull is the watertight body of a boat or ship that provides buoyancy, determines hydrodynamic behavior and carries loads. This article explains forms, parts, materials, history…
Human-powered aircraft: design, history, and significance Human-powered aircraft Aircraft propelled wholly or partly by human muscle power; covers design principles, engineering challenges, historic milestones, and modern examples and uses.
Hummer: large off-road SUVs derived from the military Humvee Hummer Hummer is a brand of large sport-utility vehicles originating from a military design. Known for rugged styling, off-road capability and poor fuel economy, the name later returned a…
Hungerford Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges Railway crossing and flanking pedestrian footbridges over the River Thames in central London, linking Charing Cross to the South Bank and notable for their modern cable-stayed walk…
Hydrofoil: boats that lift on underwater wings Hydrofoil Hydrofoils are vessels that use underwater wing-like foils to lift the hull, reducing drag and enabling higher speeds. They appear in ferries, racing boats, and recreational foilin…
Hydrogen car A hydrogen car uses hydrogen as an energy carrier to power a vehicle, typically via fuel cells or direct combustion; it offers quick refueling and low tailpipe emissions but faces…
Hyundai Accent Subcompact car produced by Hyundai since 1994. Known for affordability, fuel economy and practical body styles. Sold worldwide under several names, including Verna and as the Dodge…
Hyundai Elantra (Avante) — compact car overview and history Hyundai Elantra Compact family car from South Korea's Hyundai, introduced in 1990 and sold worldwide (often as the Avante). Known for practical design, multiple generations, and a range of body st…
Hyundai Getz Compact hatchback introduced by Hyundai in 2002. Noted for efficient packaging, practicality and value; in many markets it was superseded by the i20 beginning in 2008.
Hyundai Grandeur The Hyundai Grandeur is a long-running full-size executive sedan from Hyundai Motor Company, introduced in 1986 and known for its near-luxury features and market-specific names lik…
Hyundai i10 A compact city car from Hyundai introduced in 2008. The i10 replaced the Atos, shares a platform with the Kia Picanto, and has evolved through several generations as an efficient u…
Hyundai i20: compact hatchback (B-segment) Hyundai i20 The Hyundai i20 is a B-segment hatchback introduced as the successor to the Getz. Offered in multiple generations and variants, it is sold widely across Europe, India and other mar…
Hyundai i30 — compact family hatchback Hyundai i30 Overview of the Hyundai i30 compact car: origins, body styles, major variants (including i30 N), platform sharing with Kia cee'd, and its role in global markets and safety/technolo…
Hyundai Santa Fe — mid-size crossover SUV Hyundai Santa Fe A mid-size crossover produced by Hyundai since 2000. The Santa Fe evolved from a traditional SUV into a unibody crossover, offering family-friendly seating, safety features, and gl…
