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1. 3 questions have been posted in this Padlet. Ensure you have responded to all the questions.
2. In the title, please write your name and then post your response to the question.

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1) At first, train service was slow and several trips had to be made to be able to accommodate its passengers because the capacity of the trains were not high.
2) At first in Singapore, there were only 2 lines(the North-South and the East-West lines). Now, there are 6 lines and many more stations.
3) At first, trains were built on the ground but now, trains are built underground so there is more space to build other facilities above ground.
4) At first, there were also many train breakdowns. However, now, trains are definitely more safe, and therefore trains breakdowns are rarer these days.

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1) High Speed Trains
They connect large metropolitan areas.
2) Mine trains
They are used for underground excavations of rock and coal.
3) Freight Train
It is for industrial use, to carry different types of solids, liquids and gasses.
4) Long and short distances trains
It is used for travelling between cities and countries.
5) Steam engines
Used to remove water from mines.

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1) They are faster and more effective.
2) They are able to meet the transportation needs of more people (e.g.It is more spacious so it is able to hold more passengers so more people can get to a destination at one time. Also, there is air-conditioning and cushioned seats so passengers will feel more comfortable.)
3) There are also less train breakdowns so people will feel safer.
4) Clearer traffic rules (for trains) so less confusions, accidents and delays will occur.

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1)They are much faster and more effective for transport.
2)There is air-conditioning to make people taking the train feel cooler
3)There will be lesser breakdowns so people do not need to fell so worried.

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Back in the day, trains were steam powered, and required tons of manpower and manning to function. Plus, the old-school train tracks and rails often malfunctioned and train disasters were common back in the day. Besides, the trains were very slow.
Now, trains need little manpower. They are often manned not using steam but by electricity, hence travelling faster than the trains back in day. Although the capacity, convenience and speed were much better than trains, breakdowns are common and can cause congestion between commuters, often delaying their timing to go to work etc.
However, when compared, trains now compared to back then have much more reliability, and the fatality rate is much lower (though train disasters still are common!). If I had to choose, I would choose the trains now.

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Last time, the trains were very slow so people had to wait a long time for the train to come or reach the destination.A lot of breakdowns will occur and the people will have to wait a long time.The train was also small so little people can fit in. But now, the trains are much faster and much lesser breakdowns will occur. The train was made much bigger so lots and lots of people could fit in. Thank you for reading.

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In the past , trains were not as spacious as they are right now . (I am not saying that the trains nowadays are SUPER spacious , sometimes , the trains are not even big enough for all their passengers to fit!)Also last time the trains were EXTREMELY slow , that was probably why they hadn't called it MASS RAPID TRANSIT , it wasn't rapid at all! Moreover, the rails often broke down, so what is the difference between the trains and the cars ? Both are slow !(cars go through traffic jams and trains go through break downs)

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1)High speed trains are generally defined as trains that can operate 125mph or faster. High speed trains generally connect large metropolitan areas (with very few stops in between) and are meant to be competitive with airlines in terms of overall travel time.
2) Rapid transit, which is also known as metro, subway, and heavy rail, mean trains that generally serve the urban-core, have large passenger capacity, and operate totally separate from road traffic.
3) Light rail, which might be also known as trolley and streetcars, mean trains that function as local transit in an urban-core and can operate on the street-level. Compared to rapid transit, light rail costs less, is more pedestrian friendly, but has less passenger capacity. Thank you for reading!!!

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1) At first the trains were really noisy. Now, the trains are less noisy and quieter.
2) The trains now are faster compared to the past where the trains were very slow.
3) The trains are more spacious and people can be comfortable.Last time, the trains were tiny and not all
the  people have space. The trains now are bigger and most people have a seat

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1. Bullet Trains
Travel using science and magnetism. Fastest train in the world. Most prominent in Japan. Used for commuters to get from place to place quickly and efficiently.
2. Steam Powered Trains
Though outdated, many people still enjoy riding Steam Powered Trains today. Usually for taking nice trips round a country for scenic sights, or getting from one land to another.
3. Our MRT
Also known as Mass Rapid Transit, its name is self-explanatory. It is Singapore's main form of public transport (besides Taxis and Buses). Built and designed like the Bullet Train, it is supposed to pick up commuters en masse at a MRT station and supposed to transport them at rapid speeds. The MRT is built for large capacities. However, our dear MRT has flaws. Although built for large capacities of commuters, it still can get pretty cramped and crowded in there. Besides, our MRT is infamous for its frequent breakdowns.

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Technology. The future of the Earth. But besides that, technology has helped trains a lot. Back in the olden days, trains were slow, sluggish, inconvenient for some. (sigh) Anyways, technology has helped dem dere poor trains. With electricity and some helpful science and technology, our trains are now powered by electricity or some other thing that isn't as troublesome as steam and is less 'dangerous'. Apologies if this was a little short, I kinda said everything in the first answer. Moving on! Train tracks are now not required to be monitored 24/7. Instead, reliable train tracks or even magnetic tracks have replaced the cumbersome old ones.
well, that's all. you wanna see more? go to my first replies, potatoes.
thanks for reading!

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- At first , trains are very slow , now they are faster
- Now , trains are more spacious
- Last time, trains let out a lot of smoke. Now trains are powered using electricity or magnetism

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-At first, distant lands become almost instantly reachable (3000 miles journey from New York to California was cut down from one or two months to few days!)
Trains were also steam powered!

-Today, trains are used in variety of ways – from small city trams subway electric trains, distance trains (equipped with dining cars and sleeping quarters for longer journeys), freight trains, to high-speed bullet trains that can reach speeds of 300-500 kilometers per hour.

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1. MRT
This MRT can be found in Singapore and it is very useful for us. It is one of our mode of transportation
2. Shinkansen
The Shinkansen can be found in Japan. It is commonly known as the bullet train in English. It was initially built to connect distant Japanese regions with Tokyo in order to aid economic growth and development , beyond long-distance travel it is now also used as a commuter rail network.

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3.LRT
Th LRT stands for the Light Rapid Transit which is also one of the mode of transports in Singapore . It only has two cubicles connected together so it is very squeezy especially during peak hours . More people take the MRT than the LRT in Singapore as it has lesser space in it.
4.Steam locomotive
The steam locomotive is a type of railway locomotive that produces its pulling power through a steam engine.These locomotives are fueled by burning combustible material – usually coal, wood, or oil – to produce steam in a boiler. The steam moves reciprocating pistons which are mechanically connected to the locomotive's main wheels (drivers).

I think the purpose of these trains are to give a mode of transportation to people and to give them convenience. People can get to their destination faster with these trains compared to walking.

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1) The Mass Rapid Transit .(MRT) Of course all of us know what is the MRT. The MRT is a railway system in Singapore and it is very useful to us.
2) Bullet trains . Bullet trains are usually used in Japan and it travels REALLY fast. I think that is how it got its name.
3) High speed trains. By looking at its name, you can tell that this train is obviously very FAST. I think this is something like the bullet trains in Japan.

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Last time, trains were powered by steam. It was not environmentally friendly because the steacoming out from the old trains polluted the air. The trains were also quite slow and kept malfunctioning. Even worse - there had been accidents involving trains last time

Nowadays, we have trains powered by electricity, or even magnetism (Maglev trains). They are more environmentally friendly, very convenient and high-tech.  Nowadays, because of technology, trains can go really fast (like Japan’s Shinkansen.).

Therefore, yes - we all know technology had really evolved over the years.

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-Last time trains were steam-powered and were very slow causing people to be late for their jobs, but now trains are fast and electric powered.

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Yes. Last time, trains were steam powered and travelled slower than now. Now, trains are powered by electricity and are fast.

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High speed rail,Bullet train,Mass Rapid Transit.
The purpose of these trains are to travel for far distances in a short amount of time (I think).

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High speed trains,

High speed trains are generally defined as trains that can operate 125mph or faster. High speed trains generally connect large metropolitan areas (with very few stops in between) and are meant to be competitive with airlines in terms of overall travel time.

Inter-city trains,

Inter-city trains generally mean trains traveling long distances connecting metropolitan areas. Although the distances covered by some of these trains are comparable to airlines, inter-city trains generally operate at highway speed. Long distance inter-city trains may provide amenities not found on most other forms of transportation, including sleeper-cars and cafe/dining cars.

Commuter/regional trains

Caltrain locomotives

Commuter trains generally mean trains connecting suburban areas with the central city and primarily serves riders to and from work. Commuter trains typically run on weekdays, during rush hours, and only in the peak directions. A prime example would be Altamont Commuter Express, which run from Stockton to San Jose during weekday mornings, and from San Jose to Stockion during weekday afternoons. However, commuter rail systems like Caltrain and Metrolink can run trains all day in both directions.

Rapid transit

Rapid transit, which is also known as metro, subway, and heavy rail, mean trains that generally serve the urban-core, have large passenger capacity, and operate totally separate from road traffic. In order to run separately from road traffic in the city-core, rapid transit trains would run either above or underground.

Light rail

Sacramento LRT

Light rail, which might be also known as trolley and streetcars, mean trains that function as local transit in an urban-core and can operate on the street-level. Compared to rapid transit, light rail costs less, is more pedestrian friendly, but has less passenger capacity. The major advantage with light rail is that it can operate like rapid transit or like local buses, depending on the available infrastructure.

source:http://www.bayrailalliance.org/types_trains

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High speed rails
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High-speed rails are  a type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic, using an integrated system of specialized rolling stock and dedicated tracks.
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Light rails
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Light rail, light rail transit, or fast tram is a form of urban rail transport using rolling stock similar to a tramway, but operating at a higher capacity, and often on an exclusive right-of-way.
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Monorails
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A monorail is a railway in which the track consists of a single rail. The term is also used to describe the beam of the system, or the trains traveling on such a beam or track.
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Maglev
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Maglev is a system of train transportation that uses two sets of magnets, one set to repel and push the train up off the track as in levitation (hence Maglev, Magnetic-levitation), then another set to move the 'floating train' ahead at great speed taking advantage of the lack of friction. Within certain "medium range" locations (usually between 200-400 miles) Maglev can compete favorably with high speed rail and airplanes.
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TGV
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The TGV is France's intercity high-speed rail service, operated by the SNCF, the national rail operator.
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Locomotive
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A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the motive power for a train. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as multiple units, motor coaches, railcars or power cars; the use of these self-propelled vehicles is increasingly common for passenger trains, but rare for freight.Traditionally, locomotives pulled trains from the front. However, push-pull operation has become common, where the train may have a locomotive (or locomotives) at the front, at the rear, or at each end.

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It made the train faster, able to take in more passengers, more efficient and do not break down so easily

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Trains are faster and more efficient
there is also air condition in the trains. They also do not break down so easily, making people worry less about being late to go somewhere

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Bullet Trains
The fastest train that I know, it helps people get around faster.
MRT
(Mass Rapid Transit) Singapore's main form of transport.
Steam Powered Trains
I have took one of these as i was visiting an old countryside where my mother used to live as a child, this type of train is slow but you can enjoy the scenery.

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I think technology has made our life easier. It helps the train become faster and so we do not really have to rush ourselves. And also, they have installed air conditioners in our trains ! We would not be hot anymore !

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trains used to be attached to the rails but the magnet hover train does not even graze the rails

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Long ago, trains use steam to move along the railways in the 1800s. Some or maybe all trains' wheels were connected by something like a  stick. I think there was also something like a mini roof to allow the steam or smoke to get out. These trains were slow, and the rides were uncomfortable.
Now in the modern days, the speed of the trains were much faster. There was no longer the 'mini roof' and they used electricity to move.

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- Last time, trains were very slow. Now they move faster than before.
- Now, trains are more spacious too.
- Last time, trains use steam to move along the railway. But now, they run on electricity or something...😀

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Our trains now have air-con and some even have magnetic tracks. Most of the trains now also run on electricity.

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1. MRT
MRTs had really improved the lives of Singaporeans significantly.

Last time,

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- Steam trains
Steam trains were the first train ever invented. There was not any purpose because these were the very first trains. They just brought people around.
-Bullet trains
Bullet trains  carry thousands of passengers with incredible speeds that was really really fast.
-Maglev trains
The maglev train hover above the railway track that allowed them to move at a high-speed. The magnets were repelling each other so it hovers above the track.
-Freight trains
Freight train carry substantial amount of worlds goods, trains enabled us to develop our civilization with unexpected consequences that nobody expected.
-SMRT train
The SMRT trains is what we Singaporeans' main train transport today.
-LRT trains
LRT trains' carriages are really small. One has only about 3-4 carriage. Singaporeans use LRT to travel around today.

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The trains nowadays are air-conditioned and faster. (NOW THEY CAN CALL IT MASS RAPID TRANSIT) Whomever is on the train should not have any worries of being late, the train will bring you where you want in just a minute!

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High speed trains
They are used to connect large metropolitan areas.
Maglev trains
They are used to carry a large amount of passengers and bring the passengers where they want to go.
Freight trains
They are used to carry goods.

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Before,the trains were very slow and they use steam to power their train.The trains are uncomfortable and hot.They do not have air conditioner. They appear to have more accidents and breakdowns than the modern train we have now.The trains make loud noises whenever it is on the railway.
Now,these trains can send you to your destination very fast.They are electricity powered.In the train,there is cooling air conditioner  and it is very comfortable and there are lesser accidents.The trains are more spacious and quiet.

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The trains are now travelling way faster than the old trains. They also have air-con and one carriage can carry more people.
There are pebbles on the railway tracks now so they can decrease the amount of disasters that happened. So it is safer when we take trains today as compared to last time.

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They are faster and WAY more effective than before. There is also air conditioning, so we won't be hot any more! YAY!😀

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Last time, trains were steam-powered that released smoke that polluted the air. Also, the trains were cramped and uncomfortable and only the very rich could afford to ride in comfort. The trains also created a lot of noise and broke down often.

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there are maglev hover trains. These trains are used to transport people from place to place in big country's like China

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In the past,Trains were steam-powered which rolled over the railways of industrial England in early 1800s.Now in modern times ,bullet trains carry thousands of passengers with incredible speeds with incredible speeds and freight train carry substantial amount of worlds goods, trains enabled us to develop our civilization.

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Technology has allowed trains to move faster, provide air conditioning for customers and be controlled by computers instead of train drivers

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1.subway(used in big cities)
2.electric trains(Healthier to the environment)
3. distance trains (equipped with dining cars and sleeping quarters for longer journeys)
4.freight trains(transporting cargo all or some of the way between the shipper and the intended destination as part of the logistics chain.)
5. high-speed bullet trains  (reach speeds of 300-500 kilometers per hour and for People who are in a tight schedule )

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High speed trains

High speed trains are generally defined as trains that can operate 125mph or faster. High speed trains generally connect large metropolitan areas (with very few stops in between) and are meant to be competitive with airlines in terms of overall travel time.

Inter-city trains

Inter-city trains generally mean trains traveling long distances connecting metropolitan areas. Although the distances covered by some of these trains are comparable to airlines, inter-city trains generally operate at highway speed. Long distance inter-city trains may provide amenities not found on most other forms of transportation, including sleeper-cars and cafe/dining cars.

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The total length of railways has grown to a worldwide spans of 1,055,263 km – enough steel rails to cover more than 2.7 times the distance to the moon.

Of these many railways across the globe, which are becoming bigger, faster and longer today! Air conditioning is added so we would not feel hot anymore and more types of faster and more durable trains.The carrige of trains can carry now more than thousands of passengers with incredible speeds!

Modern civilization has really changed a lot of thing to make our lives better.We should be grateful!

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With technology, trains these days do not break down so easily. Most of the trains run with electricity or magnetism than steam. There are also air conditioners in the train.

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With the help of technology , trains will not break down easily and safety standards have improved tremendously.

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The history of the Mass Rapid Transit system of Singapore commenced with its planning in the 1960s, which finally led to its opening in 1987 with the launch of the 6 km section of the North South Line from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh. It now has 5 lines in operation (as of 21 October 2017) with a total combined route length of 199.6 km (124.0 mi) and 119 stations. The Light Rail Transit which opened in 1999 acts as a feeder service to the MRT network.

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High speed trains

Source: Flickr

High speed trains are generally defined as trains that can operate 125mph or faster. High speed trains generally connect large metropolitan areas (with very few stops in between) and are meant to be competitive with airlines in terms of overall travel time.

Inter-city trains

Inter-city trains generally mean trains traveling long distances connecting metropolitan areas. Although the distances covered by some of these trains are comparable to airlines, inter-city trains generally operate at highway speed. Long distance inter-city trains may provide amenities not found on most other forms of transportation, including sleeper-cars and cafe/dining cars.

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Trains are now more faster and effective

There are now air conditioner in the train so that passengers on the train will not be hot

It is more spacious so more passengers can take train and not have to squeeze

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From the first time steam train rolled over the railways of industrial England in early 1800s to the modern times when bullet trains carry thousands of passengers with incredible speeds and freight train carry substantial amount of worlds goods, trains enabled us to develop our civilization with unexpected consequences that nobody expected. Distant lands become almost instantly reachable (3000 miles journey from New York to California was cut down from one or two months to few days!), industrial manufacture could be powered with infinite amount of raw materials and outgoing transport of finished goods, and sudden fast travel (far before first airplanes were discovered) caused the need of implementing standardized time zones across entire world.
Today, trains are used in variety of ways – from small city trams, subway electric trains, distance trains (equipped with dining cars and sleeping quarters for longer journeys), freight trains, to high-speed bullet trains that can reach speeds of 300-500 kilometers per hour.

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1.MRT
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is a rail network that is the backbone of Singapore’s public transport system. Officially launched in 1988, the MRT system currently comprises four main lines: North-South, East-West, North-East and Circle. Additional lines are in the process of construction. As of 2012, the rail network comprised 99 stations and was about 149 km long.¹
2.Bullet train
Japan’s high speed bullet trains offer visitors an experience like no other with speeds reaching up to 320 km/hr and bringing people around.

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In the 19 century, New York City had elevated trains. They were steam-powered cars which were constructed from wood and were modeled on the western train cars of the time.

In 1904, a company opened the first underground subway lines. After one of those wooden cars crashed in a subway tunnel near Prospect Park, killing 93 passengers, the company's “Composite” cars, as they were called, featured wooden bodies sheathed in copper and coaches with fabric seats that were secured to a steel underframe. The cars were spacious, but there were only two set of doors on either side of the cars where passengers could board and exit the train. The conductor had to manually open and close gates in each station for on and off-boarding.The cars were modified in 1910 to include a center door but otherwise remained the same until they were replaced by all-steel cars. Soon, the company offered more standing area in the cars. In 1915, another company presented the “Standard,” a subway car with steel bodies that were wider and longer than the first company's cars. Standards also had more standing room, brighter lights, and bigger windows than the first company’s stainless steel subway cars.

In 1932,  the city opened its own subway line. Then, a third company created another type of train(aka City Cars). They were initially painted a dull green—fitting, considering they were rolled out during the Great Depression—and were the first cars to introduce four doors on each side, speeding up the loading and unloading process at each station.

In the 1950s, the first air-conditioned subway was created in New York. Unfortunately, the air-conditioners dripped water and had wet the passengers and the train. Eventually air conditioning was removed and replaced with conventional fans since it was too costly to keep up with the many repairs they required on a regular basis. In 1966, the R-38(a type of train) was the first fleet of subway cars to offer air conditioning that actually worked.

In the 1970s, some trains were introduced during this period and fitted with plastic seats, but many of the cars were faulty and required constant repairs.  This is also the era in which subway cars served as a canvas for graffiti artists—important for New York’s cultural history, but not exactly beloved by the transit authority.  By the 1980s, more reliable cars were introduced.

Graffiti was still rampant and almost every car in the subway system was tagged, forcing the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) to launch a five-year initiative in 1984 to eradicate all graffitied trains. On May 12, 1989, the city announced that all graffiti had been wiped away from the system’s fleet. To this day, trains are not allowed to leave their yards if there is any graffiti on its exterior.

in the 2000s,  new models featured technology that included an electronic strip map and an improved public address system were added

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1)The first ever made trains were wagons pulled by horses on wooden railways.
2)The second type was also something like a wagon, but accept it is made out metal. The metal wheels gave the wagon an extra grip on the metal tracks and it was also more stable then the previous wagon. But the use of horses to pull the wagons were still needed.
3)The third type is called the steam train. It is much more effective than the wagon types. But the bad thing is, the steam train is very slow, and sometimes will break down, causing passengers on the train to not reach their destination on time. The steam coming out of the train might also pollute the air and harm the environment.
4)And the fourth type, which we all know now days, are the types that are spacious, do not harm the environment, do not break down easily and travels at an extremely fast speed

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-MRT
Main transport of singapore
- Higher-speed rail
The trains for higher-speed rail services can operate at top speeds that are higher than conventional inter-city trains . These services are provided after improvements to the conventional rail infrastructure in order to support trains that can operate safely at higher speeds.
-Tram
The tram is rail vehicle which runs on  tracks along public urban streets, and also sometimes on a segregated right of way.
-Bullet train

The bullet train brings passengers from places to places very fast.They ensures safety and speed.

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In the past, trains travel at a much lower speed and the capacity of the trains was also lower than the trains we have today in Singapore. Trains in the past also breakdown more easily and frequently as compared to trains today, although we do see more frequent train breakdowns in Singapore in recent years. Trains today are definitely more efficient, more reliable and also more comfortable to travel in.

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1) Maglev trains - They move using magnetic levitation and move at a very fast speed. The trains travel along a guideway of magnets which controls the train's stability and speed. They are quitter and smoother than conventional trains.

2)Mine Trains - They are trains used for transporting ore, coal and other heavy, bulky materials around mines.

3)Steam powered trains - They are trains fueled by burning coal, wood or oil to produce steam in a boiler.
While they are used as a form of public transportation in the past past, they are now mainly used for tourists ride. Passengers can enjoy a scenic rider on these trains.

4)High Speed Rail (Bullet trains)-They are high speed trains that move significantly faster than traditional trains using an integrated system of specialised rolling stock and dedicated tracks. They are first used in Japan.

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1: Train service was slow and there were not many trains so passengers had to make several trips to reach their destinations.

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1: Train service was slow and there were not many trains so passengers had to make several trips to reach their destinations.

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1)Bullet trains. They are extremely fast and do not break down easily , and its purpose is to bring passengers from place to place.
2)Freight trains. Instead of humans, these trains carry heavy cargo that humans cannot carry on their own and  fit in their vehicles.
3)Light rails. These kinds of trains work on the streets. They are cheaper than underground trains and they are kind of like public buses in Singapore, just that they work on train tracks.

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IN THE PAST

They were steam trains and were very noisy. It chugged along slowly and it’s capacity was not very big. It was also very stuffy inside and the steam produced by the trains made people cover their noses because of the smell.

NOW

They do not produce steam and is favoured because they have air-condition. They are also very efficient and fast-moving, thus allowing people to get to one place to another very fast. They are also more comfortable.

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1: There are more lines and stations compared to back then
2: There are more trains now to accomodate more passengers
3: The technology of the trains have improved to make smoother , more enjoyable rides

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1)Trains are now faster and more spacious
2)They are air conditioned and some even have cushioned seats to make long distance travel in trains more comfortable.
3)They breakdown less frequently and are more reliable
4)They are safer to travel in
5)They are more convenient and accessible

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Compared to the olden times,there are more different places trains can go to,the trains are more comfortable and it can accommodate more passengers.However,despite all the new, fancier more high-tech equipment and parts the MRT still has a lot of room for improvement as it frequently breaks down.

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Motive powered
They used in heritage railways which are operated in many countries for the leisure and enthusiast market.

Passenger Trains
Passenger trains travel between stations or depots, at which passengers may board and disembark.

Long-distance Trains
Long-distance trains travel between many cities and/or regions of a country, and sometimes cross several countries. They often have a dining car or restaurant car to allow passengers to have a meal during the course of their journey.

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Bullet Trains, for example the Shinkansen, are speedy, thus allowing the people to move around faster.
Freight Trains. These trains are made to carry heavy goods that are too heavy for people to transport by themselves.
MRT.  They are Singapore's national train system and is very efficient in carrying us around.

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1. MRT (Our “Subway”)
MRTs had significantly improved the lives of Singaporeans. Last time, people had to walk to places by foot, especially long distances. After the MRT system was built, everyone could go to different places easily and conveniently. Last time, there were only five stations in the MRT system. Now, we are quite lucky to have 119 stations in the MRT system.

2. Bullet Trains
Modern day bullet trains are very fast and their train systems can connect all the different states of a country in one railway or take us to different places conveniently. They are environmentally friendly and are powered by electricity or even magnetism! Those bullet trains which are powered by magnetism are called Maglev Trains.

The speed of bullet trains is about 320 km/h. Technology has made it possible for bullet trains to go this fast.

3. Steam powered trains
They are used to transport heavy goods using cargos. Steam trains are not that environmentally friendly, unfortunately. Steam trains work using a boiler that contains water that the fire (made with coal) heats it up to make steam. Steam from the boiler is piped into the cylinder, causing the piston to move first one way then the other. Lastly, a machine is attached to the piston so you will see steam coming from the train’s chimney. Nowadays, these trains are not oftenly used.

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The trains now days are much more safer and reliable than the ones in the past. They travel at a great speed and do not break down easily. There is also a very little chance of accidents occurring during train rides. Current trains are also very spacious and air conditioned, ensuring the comfort of the passengers.

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With the help of the technology,the trains now are very safe and do not break down easily.They are faster and more reliable.The rides are smoothere,making enjoyable rides!:

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1: They are more efficient
2: They are able to meet the transportation needs for more people
3: It is more spacious so more people can reach their destination at one time
4: It has air-conditioning and even cusioned seats to make the passengers feel more comfortable
5: There are less breakdowns so people will feel safer

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Freight train – Essentially any train that is not carrying passengers. Its cars can be used for storing variety of goods, from solid items to liquids and gasses. Majority of the world railway network is used for industrial use.

Inter-city trains – Public transportation trains, mostly built for safe travel low speeds at both land based railways and underground subway lines.

Rapid transit – High Speed trains that are specially made with streamlined design that offers as little air resistance as possible. Trains made with this technology can achieve speeds of up to 300 km/h.

Short and Long distance trains – This type of trains is often used for traveling between cities and countries, equipped with sleeping cars, dining cars and all necessary things that are needed to service passengers on their longer journeys.

Trams – Slow public transportation trains, powered by electricity and almost exclusively used in highly congested urban zones.

Mine trains – Special train types that are used for underground excavations of rock and coal. They are durable, small, and capable of hauling goods in very harsh and cramped environment.

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1.The trains are faster,thus being more efficient and making sure going from one place to another faster.
2.The trains although much more spacious than olden times,is easily jam-packed during peak hours.
3.The rides are also much smoother and there are slightly lesser breakdowns.

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1. We are able to get around easily and are able to afford it.
2. They are air-conditioned
3. They are more spacious

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In the 1960s, before he became President of SNCF (and subsequently President of UIC), Louis Armand said, ‘The railway will be the mode of transport for the 21st century if it survives the 20th.’ We have now turned the corner into the 21st century and rail transport in Europe is perhaps more alive than ever.
The railway's history over the last 50 years has been punctuated by major technological changes and this article reviews the highlights and shows how the changes were serious gambles in preparing for the 21st century.
The leap in the popularity of high-speed trains (250–300 km/h) played a key role in this evolution, which is both irreversible and fundamental to passenger transport in Europe. Much of this article is about high speed and there are two information boxes on the evolution of high speed in Germany, and on the development of Italy's famous Pendolino technology that has now conquered most of Europe.
Due to its major role in Europe's progress in rail transport, I will discuss changes in electrical power techniques, traction and signalling. Part of this article examines the design and construction of carriage bodies and some pages cover the impact (which are still largely to come) of electronics and digital techniques on railway engineering. Finally, I will touch on rail freight, which has not yet taken advantage of the technological changes in Europe.

I had taken information from this website:http://www.ejrcf.or.jp/jrtr/jrtr27/f25_lac.html

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All the way back then ,the trains were not a convenient way to travel as they would oftenly break down and the worst was that those trains May have broken down in the peak hours so the trains were jam-packed,but now the trains are always working and hardly ever break down so it is a much more convenient way to travel around Singapore.

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1. Now there is air-conditioner
2.Faster
3. Bring people to more places
4.Convenient

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Back then the trains were very inconvenient to use as they are always breaking down and it gets very annoying especially at the peak hours,but now the trains are a much more reliable and convenient way to travel around Singapore .

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In the past, trains were usually powered by steam as huge amounts of coal were used as fuel
, and this was very troublesome for those people that have the job of getting the coal as they have to prepare and stock up coal on the train. This not only adds on to the heavy weight of the train, but also, there is a fire threat when coal is burnt for fuel. Now, trains are powered by diesel locomotives that are actually diesel electric generators and tis is much more convenient, and it will not pose any fire threats or danger to the commuters on the train.

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At first, steam train rolled over the railways of industrial England in the early 1800s, until now when bullet trains carry thousands of passengers with incredible speeds and freight train carry substantial amount of worlds goods. Did you know: The size limit on Australian trains was set by the longest size of their famous train The Ghan which started operating in 1929 between Adelaide of South Australia and Darwin of Northern Territory on the track that is 2,979 kilometers long. It continues to run even today. Even at its largest size, it reached the length of almost 1.2 km, pulling up to 44 passenger carriages. On most runs across the Australia, it pulls between 16 and 26 carriages! thanks for reading!!!!!!!

website: http://www.trainhistory.net/train-facts/longest-trains/

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1. Freight trains are trains that carry goods or materials.

2. Passenger trains are to carry passengers and are often very Long and fast

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Freight train – Essentially any train that is not carrying passengers. Its cars can be used for storing variety of goods, from solid items to liquids and gasses. Majority of the world railway network is used for industrial use.
Mine trains – Special train types that are used for underground excavations of rock and coal. They are durable, small, and capable of hauling goods in very harsh and cramped environment.
Inter-city trains – Public transportation trains, mostly built for safe travel low speeds at both land based railways and underground subway lines.

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1) High speed trains: these are very fast and it plays a big part in the present world as this is the most common type of train and it travels at a amazingly fast speed.
2)Freight trains: these trains are used for carrying goods and other objects from one place to another.
3)Rapid transit trains: Similar to the high speed trains, these trains travel fast and carries lots of passengers and commuters on it.Also one of the most popular trains, these trains are used every single day.

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1. We get to travel in comfort(air-conditioner)
2. No traffic jams(faster

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1) The trains are very safe for everyone  to use and ride on as they have proper seats and space to stand or seat on in the trains.
2) The trains are faster.
3) The train are air-conditioned mostly.
4)The trains nowadays are built and constructed to bring passengers to more destinations.
5)The trains are very convenient and are easy to access.
6) The trains are built both in the air and underground, so they do not add on to traffic congestions.

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1. They are more efficient and works better

2. The passengers in the train have a more comfortable and enjoyable journey in the tr

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The Mass Rapid Transit(MRT) had very little trains and cannot hold many people at the same time. They had to wait for a long time before boarding the trains. Now there are more trains on the railway track and people have to wait about 2-5 minutes to wait for a train.
In 10 years time, Singapore will have its first high speed rail.It can go extremely fast as it uses magnetism. It can go at a speed of 300 kilometres per hour!That means it can reach Kualar Lumpur in 1 and a half hours!
Last time, when trains were introduced in Singapore, there were a lot of drivers to drive the trains. As technology advanced, it makes it possible to have driver less trains.

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1. The Ghan ( normal trains)
The size limit on Australian trains was set by the longest size of their famous train The Ghan which started operating in 1929 between Adelaide of South Australia and Darwin of Northern Territory on the track that is 2,979 kilometers long.
2. Tōkaidō Shinkansen N700 (bullet trains)
Japan's longest passenger train is Tōkaidō Shinkansen N700 on the route between Tokyo and Osaka. This 17 carriage train is 404 meters long.
3. Eurostar ( carriage & passenger train
European “Eurostar” train that travels between UK and France is 394m long. It has 20 carriages, but not all of them are for passengers.

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Technology has not only made sure that passengers, young and old, have a safe and comfortable journey to their destination, but also make sure that the train drivers are kind, and are swift and efficient for us.

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Last time,the trains always break down,so there were also many delay. There were also no air condition ,making it very hot.Last time, there were not many places the trains would go. It was very inconvenient to travel using trains

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At first, we had no MRT, and the roads were choked with traffic. Eventually, the government decided it had to take action. Through many break-downs and malfunctions, we arrived at the MRT we have now.

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1) Cargo trains transport goods to different countries
2) Passenger trains bring people around within a city; and bullet trains bring commuters across countries.

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1. Bullet trains
They are high technology trains that make use of magnetic repulsion to reduce friction and travel faster.
2. Steam engines
They are trains that run on steam.
3. MRT
These trains are manned so far, but the government is slowly moving into automatic trains

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1) MRT
The MRT ,also known as mass rapid transport is used the transport people around. It is very common is Singapore.
2) Bullet Train
The bullet trains are used the Japan. In Japan, many people use the train, making it very crowded.Bullet trains travels at a very high speed so more commuters can reach  their work on time.

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Steam trains are slow moving as they carry heavy coal to produce steam. Diesel trains are pollutive as they give off carbon monoxide. Electric trains are safer and cleaner, but magnetic trains can go at extremely high speed as the trains will "float" above the tracks.

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In the past, trains would always break down, hence it is very inconvenient.
Now, there is a more lines and commuters can have a more convenient ride.

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Technology has made trains a better transportation mode.

It…

1. Made the speed of traveling by train faster.

2. Made traveling by train much easier and convenient.

3. Made trains more low mantainance.

4. Made trains a environmentally friendly transport as trains are powered by electricity.

5. Makes travelling more convenient for handicapped people. They do not have to push their wheelchairs for really long distances. That would take them a lot of time to go to places and pushing the wheelchair too Long will make themselves tired.

This long, long list goes on and on……

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Now the trains have air condition, allowing passengers to travel in comfort. They are also faster saving people a lot of time. The trains also do not break down so often.Now the government can save cost of hiring many people to drive one train as the trains have sensors telling the conductor if the train is going to bum on something

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Technology has let us advance into automated trains and will also prevent more malfunctions by detecting abnormalities in the train and track early

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I know the bullet train, MRT and the cargo train.

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Firstly, technology prevents more malfunctions. Next,it is able to meet the transportation needs of more people. Lastly, it it fast and effective.

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Last time, train was very slow and harmful to the air. Through the years, technology change and then trains can now travel faster to accommodate Singapore’s needs. In the past it was only above ground but now it is underground to give way to cars