Public transport

Have car, still stuck: Why Klang Valley’s traffic woes keep getting worse

Rush-hour traffic in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 27. Transportation experts say the worsening congestion is a symptom of deep dependence on private vehicles in one of South-east Asia’s fastest-growing urban regions.

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Emergency personnel working at the scene of a deadly tram derailment in Milan, Italy, on Feb 27.

Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Italy’s Milan

Emergency services work at the scene following a deadly tram derailment in Milan, Italy, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Forum: Kudos to man who cleaned up stranger’s vomit on train

Kyoto mulls over higher bus fares for visitors, up to double those for locals

Kyoto, known for its historic temples and traditional culture, hopes the initiative will lead to a better balance between tourism and local life..

Seoul’s water bus service to resume full operation on March 1 after being plagued by safety issues

A passenger takes out a camera to take Seoul's cityscape ouside the window of Hangang Bus.

Global Design

A geek’s guide to transport museums that reveal each city’s invisible design and story

Glasgow's Riverside Museum and the Tall Ship Glenlee shed some light on the history of the Scottish city's transport.

Contracts worth $735m to build MRT stations for DTL extension awarded; work to start in Q2

An artist's impression of the interchange station that will connect the Downtown Line to the North-South Line.

French transport police to trial being armed with stun guns on trains

French police secure the area at the Gare Montparnasse train station during its evacuation in Paris in November 2025.

Lost in transit? Enthusiast creates wayfinding signs in service of commuters in Singapore

Since 2020, Mr Vareck Ng (left) has been putting up about 100 unofficial wayfinding signs across the island.

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