Transportation

M>Train — former Melbourne suburban train operator M-Train M>Train was a branded operator that ran about half of Melbourne's suburban rail network until April 2004, operating multiple lines, maintaining City Loop stations and managing a fl…

M>Tram — Melbourne tram operator (1999–2004) M-Tram M>Tram was a private tram operator in Melbourne awarded the Swanston Trams franchise in 1999; it operated until April 2004 when services were consolidated under Yarra Trams.

M1 motorway (England) — overview, history and significance M1 motorway Major north–south motorway in England linking the London area with the Midlands and northern England. Opened in stages from the late 1950s, it shaped British road travel and freigh…

M11 motorway (England) M11 motorway Major motorway in South East England running between London and Cambridge. Built in stages in the 1970s, it supports commuters, freight and airport access while linking to the M25…

M2 motorway (Great Britain) A primary motorway in Kent, England, linking Strood and Faversham. It provides an alternate corridor to the M20 for traffic toward Dover and serves Medway towns, freight routes and…

M25 motorway — the London Orbital M25 motorway The M25 is a 117-mile orbital motorway encircling Greater London. Opened in 1986, it links major radial routes and airports and is a vital but frequently congested element of Brita…

M4 motorway (United Kingdom) M4 motorway Primary motorway linking London with South Wales, running west from London through the Thames Valley and Bristol region to Cardiff and beyond; key route for freight and long-distan…

M40 motorway (England): route, history and significance M40 motorway Major motorway linking the London area and the West Midlands via Oxford and Banbury. Overview of route, construction history, main features, uses and notable facts.

M5 motorway (England) M5 motorway Major motorway in England linking the Midlands with the South West, running from the M6 near Birmingham to Exeter. Key route for tourism and freight; prone to seasonal congestion s…

M50 motorway (England): M5 to Ross-on-Wye high-speed link M50 motorway (Great Britain) The M50 motorway is a 22-mile east–west high-speed link from the M5 to Ross-on-Wye, offering a rural motorway route connecting the West Midlands and South Wales for cars and freigh…

M6 (designation): roads, vehicles, hardware, media and military uses M6 M6 (or M-6) is a short alphanumeric designation used across countries and industries for roads, vehicles, metric fasteners, media brands and military equipment. Context determines…

M6 motorway (United Kingdom) M6 motorway Major north–south motorway in Great Britain running from the English Midlands to the Scottish border, noted for length, heavy traffic, and the tolled M6 Toll bypass near Birmingham…

Mackinac Bridge: connecting Michigan's peninsulas across the Straits of Mackinac Mackinac Bridge A comprehensive overview of the Mackinac Bridge: its design, history, role in Michigan transportation, and notable facts for visitors and scholars.

MacPherson MRT Station (CC10/DT26) — Circle and Downtown Line Interchange MacPherson MRT station Underground interchange station in Geylang serving Circle Line (CC10) and Downtown Line (DT26). Named after Colonel Ronald Macpherson, it provides direct escalator transfers and lo…

Maglev train: principles, development, and practical considerations Maglev train Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains use magnetic forces to lift and propel vehicles above a guideway for extremely low friction, enabling very high speeds; this article explains ho…

Maidstone Barracks railway station A concise guide to Maidstone Barracks railway station, a small commuter station serving Maidstone in Kent, covering location, layout, services, history and notable distinctions.

Maidstone West railway station A passenger railway station serving the western side of Maidstone, Kent, on the Medway Valley Line; provides local and regional connections and has origins in Victorian-era rail ex…

Main line (railway) Main line A main line is the principal railway route within a rail network, serving long-distance passenger and freight traffic with higher capacity, priority, and infrastructure than branch…

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (MH370) disappearance Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 MH370 was a scheduled Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard. The event prompted a large international search and remains an unresolved aviation myst…

Managed motorways (UK): overview, features, history and debate Managed motorway Managed motorways in the United Kingdom use active traffic management—variable speed limits, hard shoulder running and monitoring—to increase capacity, improve reliability and mana…

Manchester Piccadilly station Main railway station for central Manchester; overview of layout, history, services, connections, facilities and its role within the UK rail network.

Manchester Ship Canal A 36-mile navigation in northwest England opened in 1894 that linked seagoing vessels to Manchester, reshaping industry, transport, and rivers Irwell and Mersey for commerce and la…

Mandurah line — Perth suburban rail link Mandurah line The Mandurah line is a Transperth suburban rail corridor linking central Perth with the city of Mandurah. Opened in December 2007, it serves southern suburbs and connects with othe…

Mangapps Railway Museum A privately owned heritage railway and museum near Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, preserving standard-gauge track, historic locomotives and rolling stock on a 3/4-mile line operated by…

Manitoba Provincial Trunk Highway 10 (PTH 10) Manitoba Highway 10 Major north–south provincial highway in western Manitoba, running from the International Peace Garden to the Saskatchewan boundary near Flin Flon; longest highway in the province.

Manor House tube station Manor House is a Piccadilly line London Underground station on the boundary of Travelcard Zones 2 and 3, straddling the boroughs of Hackney and Haringey with multiple street entran…

Maribyrnong River Viaduct (Quarter Mile Bridge) Maribyrnong River Viaduct A major railway trestle across Melbourne’s Maribyrnong River, built 1927–29. Noted for its length and height, it carries freight and intercity trains and is listed on the Victorian…

Marina Bay MRT station — interchange hub at Singapore’s waterfront Marina Bay MRT station Underground MRT interchange in Singapore serving the North–South and Circle lines (codes NS27/CE2) and planned for the Thomson–East Coast Line; primarily an interchange near the Ma…

Marina South Pier MRT station (NS28), Singapore Marina South Pier MRT station Underground terminal on the North–South MRT Line serving Marina South Pier and the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore; provides rail links, ferry connections and access to nearb…

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) Mariscal Sucre International Airport Primary international airport serving Quito and Ecuador, opened in 2013 and named for Antonio José de Sucre; modern single-terminal facility located in Tababela, replacing the olde…

Marsiling MRT station (NS8) Marsiling MRT station Marsiling MRT station (NS8) is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit station on Singapore’s North–South Line, serving the Marsiling and northern Woodlands residential and community precin…

Marylebone station — London railway terminus and Underground interchange Marylebone station Central London railway terminus and Underground station opened in 1899, serving commuter and regional routes to the Chilterns and the Midlands; small, well-located and historically…

Maserati GranTurismo Two-door 2+2 grand tourer coupé introduced in 2007, noted for Pininfarina design, Ferrari-derived V8 engines and a range of sport and limited editions that emphasize grand touring…

Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore) Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is the island's primary urban rail system, linking residential, commercial and industrial areas with a growing network of lines and frequent, e…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority The MBTA, known locally as the T, is Greater Boston's public transit system, operating subways, buses, commuter rail, ferries and paratransit and serving as one of the largest tran…

Mayflower (1620 ship) Mayflower (ship) English merchant vessel that carried Pilgrims and other settlers to New England in 1620; noted for the Mayflower Compact and the founding of Plymouth Colony.

Mayflower MRT station (TE6) — Thomson–East Coast Line station in Ang Mo Kio Mayflower MRT station Underground Thomson–East Coast Line station TE6 serving Kebun Baru and nearby community facilities in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Features accessibility provisions and local transport c…

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Three‑engine widebody airliner designed by McDonnell Douglas. Used for medium‑to‑long‑range passenger, freighter and tanker roles; notable for its layout, service record, and later…

McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Compact twin-engined short-range jet airliner from the 1960s, noted for rear-mounted engines, T-tail layout and a family that evolved into the MD-80/90 and Boeing 717.

McDonnell Douglas MD-90 A development of the DC‑9/MD‑80 family, the MD‑90 is a twin‑engine, single‑aisle short/medium‑range jet introduced in the 1990s with modernized engines and systems for higher effic…

Medway Valley Line A regional railway in Kent linking Strood and the Medway towns with Maidstone West and onward to Paddock Wood and beyond. Noted for scenic riverside sections and local commuter ser…

Megatrain — Stagecoach’s low-cost intercity rail brand Megatrain Megatrain is Stagecoach Group’s virtual low‑fare rail service in the UK, offering limited-availability budget tickets sold alongside conventional franchise services and aimed at co…

Melbourne Airport (MEL) — overview, facilities, history and operations Melbourne Airport Melbourne Airport (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML) is a major international and domestic gateway for Victoria, commonly ranked second in Australia by passenger traffic. This article outline…

Melbourne Central railway station Underground City Loop station beneath Melbourne Central shopping complex, serving central Melbourne with four platforms. Opened 24 January 1981 and originally named Museum Station.

Melton railway station (Suffolk, England) Melton railway station Local rail station serving Melton in Suffolk, England. Provides regional passenger services operated by Greater Anglia and acts as a transport link for commuters and visitors in th…

Melun Villaroche Aerodrome Public aerodrome near Melun in Seine‑et‑Marne (ICAO: LFPM). Supports general aviation, pilot training, aerospace industry activity and hosts an ENAC campus; serves the Paris region…

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Compact executive car from Mercedes‑Benz introduced in 1993; known for luxury appointments, a range of engines including AMG variants, and competition with the BMW 3 Series and Aud…

Mercedes‑Benz Citaro (O530) — Low‑floor city bus Mercedes-Benz Citaro The Mercedes‑Benz Citaro (O530) is a family of low‑floor single‑decker city buses introduced in 1997 and used widely across Europe in diesel, CNG, hybrid and electric forms.