Transportation

Barge — flat‑bottomed cargo vessels, canal boats and their uses Barge A barge is a flat-bottomed vessel used chiefly for transporting bulk or heavy cargo on rivers, canals and coastal waters. This article covers types, history, construction, uses and…

Barking station (London transport interchange) Barking station Major transport interchange in Barking, East London, served by National Rail, London Underground and London Overground; in Travelcard Zone 4 and managed by c2c.

Barkingside tube station Barkingside is an above‑ground London Underground station on the Central line in the London Borough of Redbridge, located at the end of Station Road and in Travelcard Zone 4.

Bass Highway (Tasmania): route, history, and regional importance Bass Highway, Tasmania Major highway across northern Tasmania linking Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Covers route, upgrades, local impacts, and its role in freight, commuting and tourism.

Batboat — Batman's watercraft and aquatic vehicle Batboat The Batboat is Batman's fictional watercraft: a high-tech vessel from Wayne Enterprises, used in comics, TV and film. It combines speed, stealth, defensive systems and limited subm…

Batcycle — Batman's personal motorcycle and its variations Batcycle The Batcycle is the motorcycle associated with Batman, appearing in comics, television and films. It ranges from a conventional bike to the armored, integrated Batpod used in Chris…

Batman Bridge, Tamar River (Tasmania) Batman Bridge A cable-stayed truss bridge spanning the Tamar River in northern Tasmania, opened in 1968. It links the island's north-east and north-west and is named for Tasmanian pioneer John B…

Batmobile The Batmobile is Batman’s customized high-performance vehicle, evolving across comics, television and film. It combines armor, advanced electronics and unique design to serve as tr…

Batplane (Batwing): Batman’s personal aircraft Batplane A summary of the Batplane — also called the Batwing or Batcopter — covering its design, history, notable appearances, capabilities, and cultural role in Batman media.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Bay Area Rapid Transit BART is a regional heavy-rail rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area, linking San Francisco with the East Bay and surrounding counties since the 1970s.

Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16) — Marina Bay interchange in Singapore Bayfront MRT station Underground interchange on Singapore's Circle and Downtown MRT lines serving Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay; notable for cross-platform transfers and direct pedestrian lin…

Bayonne Bridge Steel through-arch bridge connecting Bayonne, New Jersey, and Staten Island, New York. Opened in 1931, designed by Othmar Ammann with Cass Gilbert; later modified to allow larger s…

Bayswater tube station (London Underground) Bayswater tube station Bayswater is a Zone 1 London Underground station on the Circle and District lines, serving the Bayswater area near Kensington Gardens and providing frequent connections to central…

Beccles railway station: regional rail hub in Suffolk, England Beccles railway station Beccles railway station serves the market town of Beccles in Suffolk, England. Located on the East Suffolk Line and managed by Greater Anglia, it provides regional passenger servic…

Beckton DLR station Beckton is the eastern terminus of the Beckton branch of the Docklands Light Railway, serving the Beckton area of east London since 28 March 1994.

Beckton Park DLR station Beckton Park is a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station in the Docklands area of east London, serving the Beckton branch with step-free access and connections to nearby parks and r…

Becontree tube station Becontree is a District line London Underground station in the Becontree area, located in Travelcard Zone 5. It serves a large interwar housing estate and provides suburban connect…

Bedok MRT Station (EW5) — East West Line, Singapore Bedok MRT station Bedok MRT Station (EW5) is an elevated Mass Rapid Transit station on Singapore's East West Line, serving Bedok town centre with sheltered links to Bedok Mall, the bus interchange a…

Bell 206 The Bell 206 is an American light helicopter family by Bell Helicopter, widely used in civil and military roles (JetRanger/LongRanger lines); first flown in 1962 and produced until…

Belsize Park tube station Belsize Park is a London Underground station in north‑west London on the Northern line (Edgware branch), in Travelcard Zone 2. It is noted for its early 20th‑century architecture a…

Bencoolen MRT station (DT21) — Downtown Line station in Singapore Bencoolen MRT station Underground Downtown Line station in central Singapore, opened 21 Oct 2017. At 43 m below ground it is Singapore's deepest MRT station. Serves the Bencoolen area and eases congesti…

Berlin Friedrichstraße station Berlin Friedrichstraße Central Berlin railway and transit hub in Mitte. Connects S‑Bahn, U‑Bahn and regional services; historically famous as a Cold War border crossing and later renovated into a major i…

Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Station) Berlin Hauptbahnhof Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the city's main railway hub, opened in 2006 on the former Lehrter Bahnhof site. A multilevel glass-and-steel interchange for long-distance, regional and S-Ba…

Bermuda rig (Marconi rig) Bermuda rig A Bermuda rig is a fore-and-aft sail plan with a triangular mainsail and tall mast. This article explains its design, history, performance, typical components, uses and differences…

Bethnal Green railway station (London Overground) Bethnal Green railway station A commuter railway station in the Bethnal Green area of east London, managed by London Overground on the West Anglia route and located in Travelcard Zone 2.

Bicycle: design, history, uses, and types Bicycle A bicycle is a human-powered, two-wheeled vehicle used for transport, sport, and recreation. This article explains parts, development, main uses, and common varieties including mod…

Bicycle Routes and Cycleways: Design, Types, and Urban Integration Bicycle path Overview of bicycle routes and cycleways: design principles, types (separated tracks, shared paths, quiet streets, on‑road lanes), safety features and and urban integration to supp…

Billups Neon Crossing Signal A bold 1930s railroad grade-crossing installation in Grenada, Mississippi, featuring an overhead neon gantry, striking warnings and a loud siren; an early experiment in automobile–…

Birmingham Airport (BHX) — overview, facilities and history Birmingham Airport Major civil airport east-southeast of Birmingham, England. Covers location, terminals, transport links, historical passenger trends, airlines and regulatory status.

Bishan MRT station (NS17 / CC15) Bishan MRT station Interchange station on Singapore's North South Line and Circle Line, serving Bishan New Town, Junction 8 and the adjacent bus interchange; notable for split side platforms and plat…

Blackfriars station: interchange on the Thames in the City of London Blackfriars station Central London interchange serving London Underground and National Rail. Location, layout, history, Thameslink rebuilding, services, accessibility and sustainability features, and…

Blackhorse Road station (London Overground and Victoria Line) Blackhorse Road station Interchange station in Walthamstow, northeast London serving the Victoria line and the Gospel Oak–Barking London Overground line. Located in Travelcard Zone 3 and used by millions…

Blackpool Tramway Historic electric tramway running along the Fylde Coast from Blackpool to Fleetwood, notable for continuous operation since 1885 and a mixed heritage and modern fleet.

Blackpool Transport Municipally owned operator of buses and the Blackpool tramway serving Blackpool, Fylde and nearby towns; combines modern transit services with heritage tram operations and council…

Blackwall DLR station (East London) Blackwall DLR station Blackwall is a Docklands Light Railway station in east London, located by the northern approach to the Blackwall Tunnel. It opened in 1994 on the Beckton branch and sits in Travelc…

Blimp: non-rigid airship — design, history, and modern uses Blimp A blimp is a non-rigid lighter‑than‑air aircraft. This article explains its structure, history (including WWII patrols), typical components, modern roles like advertising and surve…

Blockade runner A vessel built or adapted to slip past a naval blockade to deliver supplies, mail, information or trade goods; noted for speed, stealth and shallow draught.

Blue Line (CTA) — O'Hare–Forest Park rapid transit Blue Line (CTA) Chicago 'L' Blue Line: rapid transit between O'Hare Airport and Forest Park via the Loop. Overview of route, stations, history, operations, and notable facts about service operated…

Bluebird K7: Donald Campbell's Jet-Powered Hydroplane Bluebird K7 Bluebird K7 was a jet-powered hydroplane raced by Donald Campbell that set seven world water speed records before being destroyed during a 1967 attempt at Coniston Water.

BMT Broadway Line (New York City Subway) BMT Broadway Line A major BMT trunk in Manhattan carrying the N, Q, R and W services along the Broadway corridor; an important Midtown–Lower Manhattan route noted for its sunflower yellow map color…

BMT Canarsie Line (L service) BMT Canarsie Line The BMT Canarsie Line is a New York City Subway line served by the L train between 8th Avenue in Manhattan and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. Known for high ridership and early CBTC…

BMT Nassau Street Line A New York City Subway line in Lower Manhattan used primarily by the J and Z services; it runs beneath Nassau Street and links Manhattan with Brooklyn via the Williamsburg Bridge.

BMW Compact (3 Series compact hatchback) BMW Compact A two‑generation, three‑door hatchback variant of BMW's 3 Series produced from the mid‑1990s to 2004, offering a compact, sport‑oriented package later succeeded by the BMW 1 Series…

BMW Z4 Two-seat rear-wheel-drive sports car from BMW introduced in 2002, produced across multiple generations with roadster and coupe variants, noted for its styling, sporty handling, and…

BNSF Railway BNSF Railway is the largest freight railroad network in North America, operating an extensive freight system across the western and central United States with diverse services and…

Boat: Types, Design, History and Uses Boat A boat is a small waterborne vehicle used for transport, work, sport and recreation. This article outlines common designs, materials, propulsion, history and the main uses and dist…

Boeing 247 American twin‑engined airliner introduced in 1933 that set new standards for speed, safety and passenger comfort through all‑metal construction and advanced systems.

Boeing 307 Stratoliner A 1930s four-engined airliner notable for being the first pressurized transport cabin, enabling higher-altitude flights and greater passenger comfort; served civilian airlines and…