London has an extensive and developed transport network which includes both public and private services. Journeys made on its integrated transport network account for 37% of London's journeys while private services accounted for 36% of journeys, walking 24% and cycling 2%, according to numbers from 2017. London's public transport network serves as the central hub for the United Kingdom in rail, air and road transport.
Image 6German soldiers in a railway car on the way to the front in August 1914. The message on the car reads Von München über Metz nach Paris ("From Munich via Metz to Paris"). (from Rail transport)
Image 8The Polish transport company Bedmet uses a special vehicle to transport two large silos. (from Road transport)
Image 9A cast iron fishbelly edge rail manufactured by Outram at the Butterley Company for the Cromford and High Peak Railway in 1831; these are smooth edge rails for wheels with flanges. (from Rail transport)
Image 10According to Eurostat and the European Railway Agency, the fatality risk for passengers and occupants on European railways is 28 times lower when compared with car usage (based on data by EU-27 member nations, 2008–2010). (from Rail transport)
Image 28The Beijing Subway is one of the world's largest and busiest rapid transit networks. (from Transport)
Image 29First powered and controlled flight by the Wright brothers, December 17, 1903 (from Aviation)
Image 30A replica of a "Little Eaton Tramway" wagon; the tracks are plateways. (from Rail transport)
Image 31Map of world railway network as of 2022 (from Rail transport)
Image 32Bridges, such as Golden Gate Bridge, allow roads and railways to cross bodies of water. (from Transport)
Image 33Bronocice pot with the earliest known image of a wheeled vehicle in the world, found in Poland (from Transport)
Image 34Customized motorcycle to maximize load capacity. Mobility is important for motorcycles, which are primarily used for transporting light cargo in urban areas. (from Transport)
Image 56The Great North Road near High gate on the approach to London before turnpiking. The highway was deeply rutted and spread onto adjoining land. (from Road transport)
Image 62Bulk cargo of minerals on a train (from Rail transport)
Image 63Bardon Hill box in England (seen here in 2009) is a Midland Railway box dating from 1899, although the original mechanical lever frame has been replaced by electrical switches. (from Rail transport)
Image 64Modes of road transport in Dublin, 1929 (from Road transport)
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