Transportation

Motorcade: definition, composition, history and uses Motorcade An organized group of vehicles traveling together for official, ceremonial, security or funeral purposes. Covers typical composition, planning, historical development, protocols, l…

Motorcycle: Two‑Wheeled Motor Vehicle — Design, History, Uses and Safety Motorcycle A motorcycle is a two-wheeled motor vehicle used for transport, recreation, and sport. This article explains its design, history, main types and uses, safety considerations, and no…

Motorcycle taxi Two-wheeled passenger transport where a motorcyclist carries one or more passengers; common in many countries as an affordable, flexible form of urban and rural transit.

Motorcycle trials: the sport of balance, obstacles and rider control Motorcycle trials Motorcycle trials is a discipline that tests a rider's balance, machine control and line choice over natural or artificial obstacles; scored by penalties rather than being timed.

Movia metro trains Movia Movia is a modular family of metro and urban rail trains originally produced by Bombardier Transportation, designed for high-capacity, energy-efficient metro services worldwide.

Midland Railway electric units (Heysham–Morecambe–Lancaster line) MR electric units Early mainline electrification by the Midland Railway: electric trains introduced in 1908 on the Heysham–Morecambe–Lancaster route using 6.6 kV, 25 Hz AC overhead power from a dedi…

MS Norman Atlantic (ferry) MS Norman Atlantic MS Norman Atlantic is a Ro‑Pax ferry built in 2009, renamed in 2014. It carried passengers and vehicles and was the scene of a major fire in the Strait of Otranto on 28 December 20…

Mass Transit Railway (MTR) — Hong Kong's urban rapid transit network MTR The MTR is Hong Kong’s principal metro system, operated by MTR Corporation, connecting urban, suburban and airport services through a dense network of heavy-rail lines, light rail…

Mudchute DLR station (Isle of Dogs, London) Mudchute DLR station Mudchute is a Docklands Light Railway station serving Millwall on the Isle of Dogs, adjacent to Mudchute Park and Farm. It lies in Travelcard Zone 2 and links the area to Canary Wh…

Mudguard (fender, wing): design, types and uses Mudguard A mudguard (also called a fender or wing) is a wheel-covering component for bicycles, motorcycles and motor vehicles that reduces spray, protects components and improves safety and…

Multiple unit A multiple unit is a self-propelled railway vehicle or a system of units controlled together; commonly used for commuter, regional and high-speed services and distinct from locomot…

Multiple working (railway locomotive and multiple‑unit control) Multiple working Multiple working is the practice of coupling two or more locomotives or multiple‑units so they can be driven together by a single driver, using linked control and trainline connect…

Munich U-Bahn: urban rapid transit network of Munich, Germany Munich U-Bahn The Munich U-Bahn is a 6-line rapid transit system serving Munich and nearby suburbs. Operated by MVG, it opened for the 1972 Olympics and today covers about 103.1 km with 100 stat…

MV Rachel Corrie Cargo vessel operated by the Free Gaza Movement, named for activist Rachel Corrie; built in 1967 and intercepted by Israeli forces in June 2010 while attempting to deliver aid to G…

Myki: Victoria's Public Transport Smartcard Myki Myki is the reusable contactless ticketing system used across Victoria, Australia, replacing the older Metcard magnetic tickets. It stores money or period passes and is used on tra…

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge A double-deck steel road-and-rail crossing of the Yangtze River in Nanjing, opened in 1968 and notable for its two-level design, transport role, and cultural significance in modern…

Narre Warren railway station (Victoria, Australia) Narre Warren railway station Commuter rail station in Narre Warren, Melbourne's south-east. Located in ticket Zone 2, it serves suburban trains on the Pakenham corridor and links to local buses and park-and-ri…

National Express East Coast Former train operator that ran the InterCity East Coast franchise on the East Coast Main Line; surrendered the franchise after financial losses and services were returned to govern…

National Rail — the collective brand for Great Britain's passenger train services National Rail National Rail is the umbrella brand used to represent passenger train operating companies in Great Britain, coordinating ticketing and information across services once run by Briti…

National Railway Museum (York) National Railway Museum The National Railway Museum in York preserves Britain's railway heritage with historic locomotives, archives and displays that examine technology, social change and the cultural im…

Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV): Overview, Design, History, and Uses Natural gas vehicle A natural gas vehicle (NGV) runs on compressed or liquefied natural gas instead of gasoline or diesel. This article explains NGV types, fuel systems, history, benefits, limitations…

Navigation: methods, history, and modern systems for finding position and route Navigation Overview of navigation: techniques to determine position and plan routes across sea, air and land. Covers traditional methods (compass, celestial, dead reckoning), modern GNSS/GPS,…

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) — Dutch national passenger railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is the principal passenger railway company in the Netherlands, operating frequent domestic trains, overseeing customer services and brands, and owning t…

Needham Market railway station, Suffolk Needham Market railway station Railway station serving Needham Market in Suffolk, England. Local stopping services operated by Greater Anglia call here; long-distance expresses to London and Norwich generally pa…

Network Rail New Measurement Train A specialised train used by Network Rail to survey track geometry, wear and overhead assets across Great Britain, providing high-speed, continuous condition data to plan maintenanc…

Network SouthEast: British Rail’s London and South East passenger sector Network SouthEast Network SouthEast was the British Rail sector focused on commuter and inter-urban services in London and South East England; known for a distinctive brand, livery and late-20th-cen…

Networker (train family) Networker (train) A family of British suburban multiple-unit trains built for Network SouthEast in the late 1980s and early 1990s, used for commuter and regional services in varied electric and dies…

New Hythe railway station (Medway Valley Line) New Hythe railway station Small railway station serving the village and industrial area of New Hythe in Kent, on the Medway Valley Line. Provides local commuter services linking to Strood, Maidstone and Pad…

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) New Jersey Transit New Jersey Transit is the state-owned public transportation corporation providing bus, commuter rail, and light rail services across New Jersey, with major connections to New York…

New Jersey Turnpike A major tolled highway in New Jersey linking the state's southern and northern regions. It carries heavy commuter and freight traffic; the northern section is part of Interstate 95…

New York City Subway A comprehensive overview of the New York City Subway: network, history, operations, stations, modernization efforts and cultural significance, operated by the MTA and serving all f…

New York State Route 199 State highway running east–west across the Hudson Valley from near Kingston to Millerton, crossing the Hudson River and serving towns such as Red Hook and Pine Plains; partly deriv…

Newark North Gate railway station Major railway station on the East Coast Main Line serving Newark, Nottinghamshire. Provides intercity and regional services and interchange to local lines, with Victorian origins a…

Newell Highway (New South Wales) Newell Highway Major north–south inland highway in New South Wales, Australia, running nearly 1,000 km between the Queensland and Victorian borders and linking regional centres such as Moree, Dub…

Newton MRT station (NS21/DT11) Newton MRT station Underground interchange station in Singapore serving North South (NS21) and Downtown (DT11) lines. Located at Newton Circus, it links central neighbourhoods with nearby amenities a…

NI Railways (Northern Ireland Railways) NI Railways Northern Ireland's state-owned passenger railway operator, part of Translink, running regional and commuter services centered on Belfast with cross‑border links and mostly diesel-o…

Nicoll Highway MRT station A planned Circle Line underground station in Singapore whose construction site collapsed in April 2004, prompting investigations, design changes and lasting effects on rail constru…

Night Riviera — London to Penzance sleeper train Night Riviera Night Riviera is the overnight sleeper service between London Paddington and Penzance, operated by Great Western Railway. It provides sleeping and seated accommodation on most nigh…

NightRider — Melbourne’s late‑night suburban bus service NightRider NightRider is a weekend late‑night bus network serving Melbourne, Victoria, linking the central city with outer suburbs at timed intervals to support nightlife and overnight travel…

Nihombashi Station Nihombashi Station is a centrally located Tokyo subway station operated by Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, serving the historic Nihonbashi commercial district and providing transfers…

Nissan 240SX Rear-wheel-drive sports compact produced by Nissan in North America during the late 1980s and 1990s, known for balanced handling, tunability, strong aftermarket support, and popula…

Nissan Altima Mid-size passenger car from Nissan introduced in the early 1990s. Sold mainly as a four-door sedan (and once as a coupe), the Altima evolved through multiple generations, including…

Nissan Cube: compact mini-MPV with distinctive asymmetrical design Nissan Cube The Nissan Cube is a compact mini-MPV introduced in 1998, known for its boxy shape, wraparound rear glass and versatile interior. Built in Japan, it saw three generations and limit…

Nissan Juke: compact crossover (subcompact SUV) overview Nissan Juke Compact crossover produced by Nissan since 2010, noted for its distinctive styling, urban focus, and two generations. Assembled in Japan and the UK; available in standard and perfo…

Nissan Leaf — mass-market electric hatchback Nissan Leaf Overview of the Nissan Leaf, a five-door electric hatchback introduced in 2010. Covers design, drivetrain and batteries, history, charging and use cases, notable features and envir…

Nissan Maxima — Overview, History and Key Features Nissan Maxima The Nissan Maxima is a long-running four-door sedan from Nissan, noted for its six-cylinder engines, sporty packaging, and role in the mid-size car market since the early 1980s.

Nissan Micra — history, generations, specifications and global markets Nissan Micra Comprehensive history of the Nissan Micra — generations, design changes, engine options, specifications and its global market presence from 1982 to modern updates.

Nissan Navara (Frontier) — midsize pickup truck Nissan Navara The Nissan Navara, marketed in some regions as the Frontier, is Nissan's long-running midsize pickup line introduced in 1997. Known for versatile bodies, work and leisure roles, an…