Transport
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2012 forecast: transport
Africa's first high-speed rail network, Cambodia's "bamboo" railway upgrade and China's ambitious aviation plans.
All hail
The iconic London black cab is going global, appearing everywhere from Baku to Rome. It’s been adapted for high-class travel, and it all started with The London Taxi Company in Coventry.
Power to the pedal
Economic and ecological forces are driving a change in transport, with two-wheeled options on the rise. At Europe's largest trade show, the buzz around electric bikes is causing a stir among traditionalists.
Power play
The auto industry is facing a moment of significant technological and social change as electric power begins to gather pace in its charge against fossil fuels. Monocle reports from the Frankfurt motor show on…
Oceania
Australia heads into a housing bubble, while in Christchurch the nightlife heads to the suburbs. Plus, we speak to the man in charge of rebuilding post-earthquake New Zealand.
Ideas to steal
Making the world’s busiest cities more ordered is a top priority for urban planners. When one city finds an idea that works, it seems the rest of the globe is keen to catch up.
Observation
While countries focus on developing airport-cities, they should turn to train stations instead. A change in mindset could transform the way we commute and live – says Tyler Brûlé
Take the high road
Our transport survey highlights innovative developments in cars, aviation, bikes and trains. But travel is still more chore than pleasure. It’s time operators and policymakers woke up and focused on the passenger experience.
Atlantic wings
From running mercy flights for volcano survivors in the 1950s to transporting today’s Portuguese football stars, the Azores’ airline SATA has soared above its island birthplace.
Q&A: Ray LaHood
The US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has the task of getting the nation on to high-speed rail and persuading the country's airlines to up their game. In Washington he tells our editor, Andrew Tuck,…
