Category Archives: Transport

Big Iron’s broken promises

The Ministry of Railways been promising a speedy resolution to the Spring Festival ticket crunch for many years.

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A permit to drive a mule cart

A 1954 driver’s license.

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Some problems with train tickets and the Ministry of Railways

A blogger tries to return to Beijing by train but discovers he has to buy a ticket for several stations beyond the city.

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Profanity on a Shenzhen sign

A sign warning travelers about rip-off unlicensed taxis makes its point with crude language.

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How to get a ticket home for the holidays

A bit of advice on how to score a seat on a crowded Spring Festival train.

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Subway trains to shelter Sichuan homeless

An ingenious use of decommissioned subway cars provides an immediate solution for a few of the thousands left homeless by the devastating earthquake in Sichuan.

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A human-powered Mini

Take a hutong ride in the back end of a Mini.

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Shandong train crash kills 66

A deadly train crash in Shandong.

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When the taxi won’t take you where you wish to go

A Beijing cabbie sues over a fine he received for refusing to take passengers a short distance.

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The Party and the private airline

Another interesting sign is the prominent coverage given to the ambitious (i.e. hard-core capitalist) businessman Chen Feng, founder of Hainan Airlines.

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