Keihin-Tōhoku Line A busy JR East commuter railway linking Saitama and Tokyo with Kawasaki and Yokohama, providing frequent local and through services and connections across the Greater Tokyo area.
Kembangan MRT Station (EW6) Kembangan MRT station Kembangan MRT (EW6) is an elevated East West Line station in Singapore serving the Kembangan residential area. It connects local neighbourhoods to the wider MRT network and feature…
John F. Kennedy Expressway (Chicago) Kennedy Expressway A major 17.8-mile urban freeway in Chicago carrying I‑90 between the West Loop and O'Hare Airport. It links downtown interchanges, serves heavy commuter and airport traffic, and is…
Khatib MRT station (NS14) — North South Line station in Yishun, Singapore Khatib MRT station Khatib MRT station (NS14) is an elevated stop on Singapore's North–South Line serving the Yishun district. Operated by SMRT, it links local transport and is notable for the long tr…
Kia Carens — compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) Kia Carens The Kia Carens is Kia's compact MPV introduced in 1999; it emphasizes flexible seating and family practicality and is marketed as the Rondo in North America.
Kia Carnival (Sedona): overview, generations, and characteristics Kia Carnival The Kia Carnival (marketed in some countries as the Sedona) is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) by Kia. This article outlines its development, design features, engine options, market…
Kia cee'd — compact family car introduced in 2006 Kia cee'd Compact family hatchback and estate developed by Kia for Europe since 2006. Shares platform with Hyundai i30, offered in multiple body styles and petrol/diesel engines; facelifted…
Kia Combi minibus Kia Combi Compact minibus series introduced by Asia Motors in 1983 and produced under Kia’s ownership. Versatile light commercial vehicles used for shuttles, school transport and local servi…
Kia Forte: compact family car and its global variants Kia Forte Overview of the Kia Forte compact car: design, variants, market names, history, typical features, and notable distinctions for global markets.
Kia Joice — compact MPV produced by Kia Motors (1999–2003) Kia Joice Overview of the Kia Joice, a compact multi-purpose vehicle built by Kia from 1999 to 2003, its platform links to the Hyundai Santamo, design intent, markets, and notable characteri…
Kia Magentis Mid-size (D-segment) family sedan from Kia Motors produced in the 2000s. Successor to the Clarus, it shares platforms with the Hyundai Sonata and was sold under names such as Lotze…
Kia Picanto A compact city hatchback from Kia that replaced the Pride in the early 2000s. Known for urban economy, small-displacement engines, and platform sharing within the Hyundai–Kia group…
Kia Rio — subcompact car produced by Kia Motors Kia Rio Compact, economical subcompact from Kia Motors introduced in 2000. Overview of early generations, engine options, body styles, platform links, and typical uses in urban and fleet m…
Kia Sorento Mid-size crossover SUV from Kia Motors introduced in the early 2000s, evolving from rugged SUV roots to a modern unibody family vehicle with multiple powertrains, safety technology…
Kia Soul — subcompact crossover hatchback Kia Soul Overview of the Kia Soul, its design, powertrains, history, notable variants and market role as a compact, boxy crossover with hatchback practicality.
Kia Venga (compact MPV) Kia Venga Compact five‑door MPV introduced by Kia in 2009. Designed for European markets, it emphasises interior space, a tall cabin and practicality and was offered with petrol and diesel e…
Kicksled: a simple Scandinavian winter vehicle Kicksled A lightweight, runner-mounted sled pushed by the rider's foot and steered by handles; developed in 19th-century Scandinavia and used for transport, recreation, and sport on snow an…
Kindertransport: rescue of Jewish children before and during World War II Kindertransport Humanitarian evacuation that moved mainly Jewish children from Nazi-controlled territories to Great Britain and other countries after late 1938; organized by governments, charities…
King Fahd Causeway — road link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain King Fahd Causeway A 1986-opened cross-sea causeway connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, used for vehicle traffic, trade and commuting; notable for its engineering, border facilities and regional eco…
King George V DLR station Docklands Light Railway station in the Royal Docks, east London. Opened 2005; was a temporary terminus until the DLR extension under the Thames to Woolwich Arsenal. Located in Newh…
Kingsway Tramway Subway A short cut-and-cover tunnel beneath central London that linked north and south tram networks, later partly reused as the Strand underpass; notable for its engineering, later adapt…
Kobe Airport (UKB) — artificial island airport serving Kobe, Japan Kobe Airport Kobe Airport (IATA: UKB, ICAO: RJBE) is a single-runway airport built on reclaimed land off Kobe. It primarily handles domestic flights, links to central Kobe by automated transit,…
Korea Train eXpress (KTX) Korea Train eXpress Korea Train eXpress (KTX) is South Korea’s high-speed rail service operated by Korail, linking major cities with trains that reach regular service speeds of about 305 km/h and adva…
Krymsky Bridge (Krymsky Most) — suspension bridge in Moscow Krymsky Bridge A steel six-lane suspension bridge over the Moskva River in central Moscow, built in 1938 during the Stalin-era reconstruction. Notable as Moscow's only suspension bridge and an ur…
Kupang LRT Station (SW3) Kupang LRT Station Kupang LRT Station (SW3) is a light rail stop on the west loop of the Sengkang LRT in Singapore, opened on 27 June 2015 and serving local residential areas as part of the urban tra…
Kyoto Station: major transportation hub and multi‑use urban complex Kyoto Station Kyoto Station is the principal rail and bus terminal in Kyoto, Japan. This large, multi‑story complex combines transport functions with retail, hotels, civic facilities and cultura…
Kyushu Shinkansen — high-speed rail between Fukuoka and Kagoshima Kyūshū Shinkansen High-speed Shinkansen line on Japan's Kyushu island, operated by JR Kyushu. Connects Fukuoka (Hakata) and Kagoshima-Chuo; opened in sections in 2004 and 2011 and provides fast inte…
Lada — Russian automobile marque of AvtoVAZ Lada Lada is the best-known passenger car brand produced by Russia's AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti. Noted for simple, rugged designs, Lada models have been important in Russia and Eastern Europe…
Lady Penrhyn (First Fleet convict transport) Lady Penrhyn (ship) British merchant ship Lady Penrhyn (built 1786) was one of six convict transports in the First Fleet, carrying female prisoners to New South Wales and later sailing for the East In…
Lakeside MRT station (EW26) — Jurong West transit station in Singapore Lakeside MRT station Lakeside MRT (EW26) is an elevated East West Line station in Jurong West, Singapore, providing rail access to nearby residential neighbourhoods and recreational areas beside Jurong…
LAM Mozambique Airlines Flight 470 On 29 November 2013 a LAM Mozambique Airlines passenger flight crashed in northern Namibia, killing all 33 aboard. Investigators concluded the aircraft was deliberately crashed by…
Lambeth Bridge Road and footbridge across the River Thames in central London connecting Lambeth and Westminster; known for its red paint, nearby landmarks and early 20th‑century replacement struc…
Lamborghini Aventador: flagship V12 supercar Lamborghini Aventador Mid-engined V12 supercar launched in 2011 as the Murciélago's successor. Known for a carbon-fibre monocoque, scissor doors, all-wheel drive and many special editions, it also under…
Lamborghini Countach — Iconic wedge-shaped supercar Lamborghini Countach The Lamborghini Countach is a landmark Italian sports car built 1974–1990, renowned for its angular styling, scissor doors and V12 engines. It influenced supercar design and remain…
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Lamborghini Huracán: mid‑engine V10 supercar and its evolution Lamborghini Huracán Overview of the Lamborghini Huracán, a mid‑engine V10 sports car introduced in 2014 that succeeded the Gallardo; its design, engineering, variants, motorsport roles and cultural si…
Lamborghini Miura: the pioneering mid‑engine sports car Lamborghini Miura The Lamborghini Miura (1966–1972) is a mid‑engine sports car designed by Marcello Gandini and built by Lamborghini. Its transverse V12 layout and low profile defined the modern sup…
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Lancia Lybra: mid-size executive car (1999–2005) Lancia Lybra Overview of the Lancia Lybra, a mid-size model from Lancia introduced as the Dedra's successor, its body styles, engines, market positioning and legacy in Europe.
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Lancia Thesis — executive saloon by Lancia (2002–2009) Lancia Thesis The Lancia Thesis is an executive saloon produced by Italian maker Lancia from 2002 to 2009. Known for its retro-influenced styling, luxury appointments and limited sales, it remai…
Land transport: movement of people, animals, and goods on land Land transport Land transport moves people, animals and goods across land by road, rail and other systems; this article explains modes, infrastructure, history, uses, and modern challenges.
Land Transport Authority (Singapore) Land Transport Authority Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) is the statutory board responsible for planning, building and regulating the city-state's land transport system, including roads, public…
Langdon Park DLR station Langdon Park is a Docklands Light Railway station in Poplar, East London. Opened in December 2007, it serves the Stratford–Lewisham branch and was added to improve local rail acces…
Launch vehicle (carrier rocket) — design, types, history and uses Launch vehicle A launch vehicle (carrier rocket) carries payloads from Earth into suborbital space or to orbit. Covers components, propulsion, staging, reusability, historical development, and fa…
Lavender MRT Station (EW11), Kallang — Singapore Lavender MRT station Lavender MRT (EW11) is an underground station on Singapore's East West Line in Kallang, serving nearby government offices, residential and commercial areas and offering pedestrian…
Lawrence Transit: Public Transport in Lawrence, Kansas Lawrence Transit Overview of Lawrence Transit, the municipal transit agency serving Lawrence, Kansas, its services, partnerships, schedules, and role in the community.
