Transportation

Little India MRT station (NE7/DT12) Little India MRT station Underground interchange station on Singapore’s North East Line and Downtown Line, serving the Little India district; provides access to cultural landmarks, markets and busy retail…

Liverpool Cruise Terminal — passenger port and maritime gateway Liverpool Cruise Terminal Liverpool Cruise Terminal is a modern passenger port on the River Mersey, opened in 2007. It serves international cruise liners, supports local tourism and began an expansion with…

Liverpool Overhead Railway An elevated electric railway that served Liverpool's docklands from 1893 to 1956, noted for pioneering electric multiple units, automatic signalling and other early railway technol…

Liverpool Street station — main terminus for east‑bound services in the City of London Liverpool Street station Major central London railway terminus serving the Great Eastern Main Line, commuter routes to Essex and Stansted Airport connections; a historic and busy transport hub in Travelcar…

LMS diesel shunters Diesel shunting locomotives developed and used by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway; their types, development, operational role in yards and depots, and influence on later B…

LMS railcars (London, Midland and Scottish Railway) LMS railcars Self-propelled passenger railcars introduced by the LMS between 1933 and 1939 for economical services on lightly trafficked routes; mostly single units plus one three-car articulat…

LNER Class A4: streamlined high‑speed steam locomotives of the 1930s LNER Class A4 A class of 35 streamlined express steam locomotives designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway, famous for high speeds and the world‑record holder Malla…

LNER Class Y11 (Simplex): Petrol 0-4-0 Shunting Locomotives LNER Class Y11 Small class of three petrol-mechanical 0-4-0 shunters built by Motor Rail (Simplex) for the LNER between 1919 and 1925; later carried British Railways numbers 15097–15099.

LNER electric units (Tyneside EMUs) LNER electric units Electric multiple units ordered by the London and North Eastern Railway in 1937 for Tyneside suburban services; articulated trainsets plus motor parcel and luggage vans for Newcast…

LNWR electric units — early suburban electric trains of the London area LNWR electric units Electric multiple units built for the London and North Western Railway's 1909–1922 suburban electrification, using a 4th-rail 630 V DC system and operating services from Euston and…

Loading gauge: railway vehicle size limits and clearance systems Loading gauge Loading gauge defines the maximum width and height of rail vehicles and their loads so they can safely pass structures and other trains; standards vary by country and network.

Lock (water transport) A lock is a gated chamber on a canal or river that raises or lowers boats between stretches of water at different levels, enabling navigation past falls, dams, weirs, or steep grad…

Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk is the United States’ first operational stealth attack aircraft, noted for its faceted shape, radar‑deflection design, subsonic speed and service in co…

Lockheed U-2 (Dragon Lady) high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft Lockheed U-2 High-altitude, single-seat reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed in the 1950s. Used for imagery, signals intelligence and scientific research; notable for long wings, high…

Locomotive: the powered vehicle that moves a train Locomotive A locomotive is the powered vehicle that provides motive force for a train. This article explains types, components, history, typical uses and how locomotives differ from multiple…

Log driving Log driving is the historical practice of moving cut timber to sawmills by floating, rafting, or channeling logs on waterways and temporary channels.

Logistics: Principles, Components, History and Modern Applications Logistics Logistics is the planning and management of moving and storing goods, information and services. This article describes core functions, historical development, main types, common pr…

London and Blackwall Railway A 19th‑century East London railway linking central London to the docks, notable for early cable haulage, viaduct construction and later reuse in the Docklands Light Railway.

London Bridge station Major rail and Underground interchange in Southwark, central London. Historic terminus and busy commuter hub serving National Rail and the Jubilee and Northern lines in Travelcard…

London City Airport DLR station Docklands Light Railway station serving London City Airport on the King George V branch. Opened in 2005, located in Newham (Zone 3) with a covered terminal link, step-free access a…

London Fields railway station: London Overground station in Hackney (Travelcard Zone 2) London Fields railway station London Fields railway station in Hackney (Travelcard Zone 2) on London Overground’s West Anglia/Lea Valley route, with regular services to London Liverpool Street and northbound de…

London Gatwick Airport Major international airport south of London, known for a single main runway, two terminals, strong international connections and extensive surface transport links to the capital an…

London Heliport (Battersea) — overview, history and operations London Heliport London Heliport at Battersea is the capital’s principal heliport. This article describes its location on the Thames, facilities, history, operations, transport links and notable fe…

London Luton Airport: Bedfordshire international airport serving London (LTN) London Luton Airport London Luton Airport (LTN) in Bedfordshire serves London and surrounding areas. A major base for low-cost carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air, with M1 road access and rail…

London Overground A suburban and orbital rail network managed by Transport for London, the London Overground connects Greater London with frequent, integrated services and distinctive orange brandin…

London Passenger Transport Board (1933–1948) London Passenger Transport Board The London Passenger Transport Board coordinated buses, trams, trolleybuses and the Underground across London and its suburbs from 1933 until nationalisation in 1948, operating und…

London Station Group: National Rail London Terminals ticketing grouping London station group Explains the London Station Group (London Terminals): the National Rail ticketing grouping of central London termini that lets passengers use one ticket for travel to any included…

London Transport Board The public authority that managed buses, the Underground and related transport services in London and surrounding areas from 1963 to 1969 under the public name London Transport.

London Underground (the Tube) London Underground The London Underground, nicknamed the Tube, is the world's oldest underground railway. It links central London with suburbs across a mixed network of deep-level tunnels and surface…

London Underground 1938 Stock A deep‑level tube electric multiple unit introduced in 1938, the 1938 Stock served multiple London Underground lines and later saw conversions for the Isle of Wight and heritage us…

London Underground 1960 Stock Prototype electric multiple-unit stock developed for evaluation on the London Underground Central Line; a small, experimental class that tested features later used on production tr…

London Underground 1962 Tube Stock London Underground 1962 Stock Deep-level tube trains introduced on the Central line in 1962 and withdrawn by 1995. Article covers design, service history, replacement and legacy of the 1962 Tube Stock.

London Underground 1967 Stock Deep‑level tube trains built by Metro‑Cammell for the Victoria line; introduced 1968, withdrawn by 2011 and succeeded by the 2009 tube stock. Also worked the Woodford–Hainault shut…

London Underground 1972 Stock A deep‑level tube train type introduced in 1972 for London Underground; designed to supplement earlier stock and later concentrated on the Bakerloo line. Known for long service lif…

London Underground 1992 Stock Electric multiple units introduced in the early 1990s for the Central and Waterloo & City lines of the London Underground; developed from 1986 prototypes and built by BREL/Adtranz/…

London Underground 2009 Stock A modern deep‑level tube train introduced on the Victoria line from 2009 to replace 1967 stock. Built by Bombardier as part of the Movia family, it features updated traction, passe…

London Underground rolling stock: overview, types, history and operations London Underground rolling stock Survey of the trains used on the London Underground: their design, history from steam to electric multiple units, distinctions between sub-surface and deep-level stock, maintenance…

Victoria station, London London Victoria station Major central London transport hub serving National Rail, the Underground and long‑distance coaches; a busy Zone 1 terminus named for Queen Victoria, located in the City of Westmin…

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR): overview, network, history and operations Long Island Rail Road Commuter rail system serving New York City and Long Island. Covers origins, network, history, rolling stock, operations, governance, major projects and regional significance of the…

Longboat (ship's boat) Longboat A long, open ship's boat used in the age of sail for rowing, towing, ferrying and anchor work; robust, often sail-capable, and distinct from smaller, faster ship's boats.

Longship: design, history, and cultural significance Longship Longships were versatile clinker-built boats used for raiding, trading, exploration and transport across the North and Baltic Seas; they shaped early medieval maritime expansion an…

Lowestoft railway station Terminal railway station serving Lowestoft in Suffolk, England. Operated by Greater Anglia, it is the easternmost station on the National Rail network and provides regional connect…

Loyang MRT station (CR3) — Cross Island Line (Pasir Ris) Loyang MRT station Future underground Mass Rapid Transit station (CR3) on Singapore's Cross Island Line, located in the Loyang area of Pasir Ris. Planned to improve east-side connectivity and support…

Luggage (Baggage): Types, Features, History and Uses Luggage Overview of luggage: common types, construction and features, historical development, airline considerations, packing tips, and modern innovations including smart and sustainable d…

Lunar Roving Vehicle (Apollo Moon Rover) Lunar Roving Vehicle Battery-powered four-wheeled rovers used on the Moon during Apollo 15, 16 and 17 (1971–72). Foldable, electrically driven vehicles that extended astronaut range and sample return c…

Lymington Branch Line Short railway branch in Hampshire linking Brockenhurst with Lymington Pier, serving ferry connections to the Isle of Wight and local communities; notable for its short length and l…

LYR electric units — Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway suburban electric trains LYR electric units Overview of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway's electric multiple units: purpose, design features, historical development, operational uses, and their influence on suburban rail…

LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II The LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II was the last large German rigid airship completed between World Wars. Built on Hindenburg plans, it was modified after 1937 to use helium but ultimately…