Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) Otopeni Airport Primary international airport serving Bucharest, Romania. Commonly called Otopeni Airport (IATA: OTP), it is the busiest air gateway in Romania and the main hub for passenger and c…
Oulton Broad South railway station Regional railway station serving Oulton Broad in Suffolk, England. Provides local passenger services on the East Suffolk route and access to the Broads and Lowestoft area, operated…
Outboard motor: design, types, history and uses Outboard motor Portable propulsion unit mounted on a boat’s transom. Covers construction, gasoline and electric variants, history, common uses, maintenance and distinctions between outboards and…
Outerbridge Crossing A steel cantilever crossing linking Perth Amboy, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York; opened in 1928 and named for the Port Authority's first chairman.
Outram Park MRT Station Major Singapore MRT interchange serving the East West, North East and Thomson–East Coast lines; key transfer hub with multiple levels, accessibility features and links to nearby he…
Oval tube station Oval is a London Underground station on the Northern line's Morden branch, located in Kennington and serving The Oval cricket ground. It lies between Stockwell and Kennington in Tr…
Overpass: purpose, types, design and role in transportation Overpass An overpass is a grade-separated structure that carries one route above another. This article explains types, components, benefits, history, and distinctions from related structure…
Oxford Circus tube station Major London Underground interchange at the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street; serves Central, Victoria and Bakerloo lines and is one of the network's busiest stations.
Oyster card — London’s contactless public transport smart card Oyster card A reusable electronic smart card used across London's public transport network for pay-as-you-go fares, period tickets and capped travel. Managed by Transport for London and accept…
Pacer (British Rail railbus family, 1980s–2021) Pacer Pacer were low-cost British railbuses built 1980–1987 as stopgap diesel multiple units. Bus-derived, two-axle designs proved unpopular and were largely withdrawn by 2021 after acce…
Pacific Electric Railway Interurban streetcar system that linked Los Angeles and surrounding communities in the early 20th century, known for its extensive 'Red Car' network, decline mid‑century, and later…
Paddington station: London rail terminus and transport hub Paddington station Paddington station is a major London railway terminus and Underground interchange, famed for Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Victorian engineering and its role as the London end of the G…
Pakenham railway line (Melbourne suburban rail) Pakenham railway line Suburban electrified railway serving Melbourne’s south‑east from the CBD to Pakenham, linking outer suburbs and regional corridors and subject to ongoing capacity and infrastructur…
Pakenham railway station (Melbourne) Pakenham railway station Suburban and regional railway station in Pakenham, Victoria, Australia; terminus of Melbourne’s Pakenham line and stop for regional V/Line services to Gippsland.
Pantograph (rail): overhead current collector for electric trains and trams Pantograph (rail) A pantograph is a roof-mounted device that transfers electricity from overhead lines to electric trains and trams. This article explains its design, operation, types, history and m…
Paraglider: Foot-launched Flexible-wing Aircraft Paraglider A paraglider is a lightweight, foot-launched glider with a ram-air fabric wing. Pilots use slopes, thermals, ridge lift or towing to stay aloft for recreation, cross-country flying…
Paris Métro: history, structure, and significance of the Métropolitain Paris Métro Comprehensive overview of the Paris Métro: its network, history since 1900, architecture (Art Nouveau entrances), operations, ridership, modernization and role within the city's tr…
Paris–Le Bourget Airport Historic airport north of Paris, now the city's principal business aviation field and home of the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace and the Paris Air Show.
Park and ride (P+R): suburban parking linked to public transport Park and ride Park and ride systems let drivers leave vehicles at designated lots and complete journeys by public transport, reducing inner-city congestion and connecting suburban parking with b…
Parking: types, rules, history and urban planning Parking Comprehensive overview of parking — where and how vehicles are left, common types, legal rules and enforcement, design considerations, and modern technology affecting parking behav…
Parliament railway station (Melbourne City Loop) Parliament railway station Underground suburban railway station beneath Victoria's Parliament House in Melbourne. Part of the City Loop with two levels, four platforms, deep lower platforms and multiple tram…
Parry People Movers: British flywheel-powered railbuses Parry People Movers British manufacturer of lightweight railbuses that use mechanical flywheel energy storage for traction on short branch lines, offering low emissions, low running costs and suitabil…
Pasir Ris East MRT station Pasir Ris East MRT station (CR4) is a future underground station on Singapore's Cross Island Line, serving the eastern Pasir Ris residential area. It is planned to improve connecti…
Pasir Ris MRT station (EW1/CR5) Pasir Ris MRT station Pasir Ris MRT station is an above‑ground terminus on Singapore's East West line (EW1) and a planned Cross Island Line interchange (CR5), serving Pasir Ris town, transport links and…
Passenger — definition, types, rights, and safety in transport Passenger An overview of what constitutes a passenger, common categories, legal and safety considerations, and distinctions from crew or drivers across road, rail, air and sea transport.
Passenger car (railway) Passenger car A railway passenger car (also coach or carriage) is a vehicle designed to transport people. This article explains types, construction, history, onboard features and common distinct…
Passenger Name Record (PNR): definition, components, history, and uses Passenger name record A Passenger Name Record (PNR) is the travel industry record that stores a passenger's itinerary, contact and service data used by airlines, travel agents, and authorities.
Passing loop (railway) Passing loop A short section of double track on a single-track railway or tramway where vehicles traveling in opposite directions can pass or faster services can overtake slower ones.
Passport (national travel document) Passport A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder and permits international travel and re‑entry.
Path: routes, trails, and abstract routes in mathematics and computing Path Comprehensive overview of 'path' covering physical routes (trails, sidewalks) and abstract meanings in mathematics and computing, with types, historical notes, uses, and key distin…
Pattullo Bridge: history, design, and replacement Pattullo Bridge Through-arch road bridge linking New Westminster and Surrey across the Fraser River, opened 1937; aging structure replaced due to safety and capacity concerns, with a new crossing…
Paya Lebar MRT station (EW8/CC9) Paya Lebar MRT station Interchange MRT station in Geylang, Singapore, serving the East West and Circle Lines. Elevated East West platforms and underground Circle Line platforms connect commuters to local…
PCC streetcar: 1930s U.S. standardized tram design and international legacy PCC streetcar Overview of the PCC streetcar, a 1930s U.S. standardized tram that modernized urban transit with improved controls, smoother ride, lower costs, and an influential postwar internati…
Pedestrian — a person traveling on foot Pedestrian A pedestrian is someone who travels by foot. This article explains definitions, infrastructure, history, legal issues, safety measures and the role of pedestrians in cities and tra…
Pedestrian crossing (crosswalk): purpose, types, design, and safety Pedestrian crossing A pedestrian crossing (crosswalk) is a marked or controlled place to cross a road safely. This article explains types, typical design elements, history, legal roles, and safety mea…
Peng Kang Hill MRT station (JW5) — Jurong Region Line terminus Peng Kang Hill MRT station Proposed MRT station (JW5) on Singapore’s Jurong Region Line serving Nanyang Technological University and adjacent Western Water Catchment, acting as the northern terminus of the w…
Pennsylvania Route 274 Pennsylvania Route 274 (PA 274) is a 44-mile state highway running east–west across rural Franklin and Perry counties, linking PA 75 in Fannett Township with US 11/US 15 in Duncann…
Pennsylvania Route 82 State highway in Chester County, Pennsylvania, running north–south from the Delaware state line to Elverson; serves small towns and rural areas as a two-lane local connector.
Pennsylvania Station (Penn Station): overview of the U.S. railway name Pennsylvania Station Pennsylvania Station, commonly called Penn Station, refers to several U.S. railway stations originally owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad. This article explains their history, loca…
Pennsylvania Station (New York City) Major rail hub beneath Madison Square Garden in Midtown Manhattan. Serves Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, and New Jersey Transit and is the busiest train station in the United State…
Pennsylvania Turnpike A major tolled, limited-access highway crossing Pennsylvania from the Ohio to New Jersey borders, noted for its early use of railroad tunnels, ticket tolling, and role in U.S. high…
Pentagon bus station (Chatham, Kent) Pentagon bus station Former central bus interchange located within Chatham's Pentagon Shopping Centre, closed and replaced in 2011 by the Chatham Waterfront bus station during local regeneration.
Peugeot 107 — compact city car (2005–2014) Peugeot 107 Small city car produced by Peugeot from 2005 to 2014. Jointly developed and built in the Czech Republic with Toyota and Citroën; known for compact dimensions, fuel economy and urba…
Peugeot 206 Compact supermini launched by Peugeot in 1998. Produced in several body styles and global markets; succeeded in Europe by the 207 but continued production and evolved versions rema…
Peugeot 207 (compact car, 2006–2014) Peugeot 207 Compact supermini sold by Peugeot from 2006–2014. Offered as hatchback, estate, coupé‑cabriolet and sporting variants; noted for styling, platform sharing with Citroën and a 2009 f…
Peugeot 306: compact family car produced 1993–2002 Peugeot 306 The Peugeot 306 is a compact family car introduced in 1993. Produced in several body styles and updated through the 1990s, it remained a common European family and sporting model u…
Peugeot 307 — compact family car (2001–2007) Peugeot 307 The Peugeot 307 is a compact family car introduced in 2001 to replace the 306. It was offered in multiple body styles, updated in 2005 and succeeded by the 308 in 2007; it shared p…
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