In the 1980s, the New York subway was a lawless place plagued by constant incidents. Annually, there were around 15,000 serious crimes, and fare evasion reached 250,000 instances daily. However, by 1988, serious crimes in the subway had decreased by a staggering 75%. How was this dramatic change possible? “The Decline in Crime in the New York Subway” In the ...
Japan, often nicknamed the ‘Republic of Railways,’ boasts a diverse array of railway stations. Unlike in South Korea, where railways are privatized, Japan has a complex network of lines operated by various companies. While South Korea’s subways and trains are generally considered safer, there’s an advantage to some older Japanese train stations—they often allow for swift movement to the train ...
Japan is often nicknamed the kingdom of railways, as one can find various stations throughout the cities. Additionally, since the railways are privatized, multiple railway stations exist even in the same region. While most places can be accessed by trains or subways, there is a drawback of higher transportation costs compared to South Korea and the inconvenience of limited free ...
The last day of this Osaka-Kyoto trip has dawned. On the final day, after checking out of the hotel, the plan was to return to Osaka, briefly explore the Osaka area, and then conclude the itinerary by heading to the airport. First, since the situation required returning to Osaka, the decision was made to take the train back. Choosing the ...
Singapore, a city-state slightly larger than Seoul but smaller than Busan, boasts a well-developed public transportation system. Despite its compact size, exploring key areas in Singapore is easily achievable by relying on public transport, mainly the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) subway and buses. To utilize public transportation, one can either pay with cash, use a reloadable card, or opt for ...
When using Singapore’s subway, the “MRT,” there are three main cards available: Standard Ticket, EZ-Link, and Tourist Card. Let’s take a closer look at the Standard Ticket this time. “A Subway Ticket That Can Be Used Up to 6 Times: Standard Ticket” The Standard Ticket gives the impression of a one-time subway ticket, but in Singapore, there are no single-use ...
Similar to South Korea, Singapore has a well-developed subway system. Just like in Korea, you can use the subway to travel from Changi International Airport to the city center. The subway in Singapore is referred to as “MRT” or “LRT.” “MRT” is mainly found in the city center, while “LRT” represents relatively outer routes, corresponding to the concepts of a ...
In Hong Kong Disneyland, there’s a train that excites visitors even before they arrive at the park. It’s a special train called the “Mickey Train” that runs from Sunny Bay Station to Disneyland. “Disneyland in the Outskirts of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island” Hong Kong Disneyland is located on the outskirts of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. It’s an amusement park and ...
These days, in most urban areas, the trend is to build subways rather than elevated train lines. In places like Jamsil, even buses have been rerouted underground, leading to the creation of underground bus transfer stations. It has become common practice to submerge public transportation systems. However, for older subway lines like Lines 1 and 2, there are still sections ...