Nathan's Transit Journeys
Nathan's Transit Journeys
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Italy's Little-Known Gadgetbahns
Hello!
In this video I explore and review two Italian transit systems that I consider "gadgetbahn" candidates: the Perugia Minimetro and Bologna's Marconi Express.
A gadgetbahn is essentially an unconventional mode of transit whose purpose could be better fulfilled by a traditional bus, tram, or train.
Chapters:
0:00: Intro
0:14: Perugia
6:45: Bologna
11:30: Conclusion
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The Legacy of the English Railway in Brazil
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English-speaking viewers: please use the custom subtitles! Olá! Nesse video eu pego o Expresso Turístico de Santo André até o pequeno vilarejo de Paranapiacaba no topo da Serra do Mar. É uma bela cidade com uma rica história ferroviária. Assiste o vídeo e veja como foi a viagem e que achei sobre ela. Hello! In this video I take the Tourist Express train from Santo André station to the small mou...
The Silliest Station in the World!
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Hello! In this video I visit the Silliest Station in the World (which happens to be near the town of Silly, Belgium) and explore the towns surrounding it. [1] Ridership statistics from: www.belgiantrain.be/-/media/corporate/pdfs/20231220-voyageurs-montes1.ashx Chapters: 0:00: Intro 0:37: The Station 8:21: Bassilly 10:23: Silly
The Busiest Metro System in South America
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Hello! In this video I ride all 5 of São Paulo's heavy rail metro lines and share my thoughts on the system. For all of you confused by my Portuguese pronunciation, my parents are Brazilian and I speak Portuguese at home! Chapters: 0:00: Intro 0:12: Luz Station 1:21: Metro Facts 2:06: Line 4 - Yellow 4:48: República 6:09: Line 3 - Red 7:33: Pedro II 8:32: Sé 10:07: Line 1 - Blue 10:29: Paraíso ...
The Navigation Nightmare at Washington Dulles Airport
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Hello! In this video I talk about the various methods of getting around Washington Dulles International Airport, which include walking, the AeroTrain, and the mobile lounge, the most interesting of them all. I also briefly touch on how Eero Saarinen, the airport's architect, originally intended the mobile lounges to be used. Chapters: 0:00: Introduction 0:12: Brief History 1:16: Metro Interlude...
Where Will This Number Take Me?
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Hello! In this video I ride all four bus lines in the Washington Metropolitan Area numbered "33," the most common bus number in the area. This journey took me through many different urban and suburban environments, and it was surprisingly fun. I hope you enjoy! *Technically, there are also four "32" lines but the 33s were slightly easier for me to ride.
My Thoughts on the Baltimore Light RailLink...
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Hello! In this video I ride the entire length of the Baltimore Light RailLink and share my thoughts: positive and negative. The linked Wikipedia article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Light_RailLink
Visiting The Town That Will Never Grow
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Hello! In this video I visit and explore Quantico Station and the Town of Quantico, both of which are completely surrounded by a marine corps base. Disclaimer: No, it's not on your end. This was my first video using the Rode Wireless ME microphone and I only realized later that the audio contains a buzzing noise, especially when I raise my voice. My guess is that my sweater was blocking the sig...
This Train is Faster than the Amtrak Acela
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Hello! In this video I take the rare non-stop express MARC service from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station! The service only runs 5 times per week (total!) *sometimes
The Pedestrian Experience around Metro Stations
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Hello! Join me for an *unstructured* exploration of North Bethesda Station and its surrounding development. This video started with "Wow, look at the beautiful cherry blossoms!" to "Why can't I walk anywhere safely?!" PS: I don't know why I spoke so fast! Architecture article: ggwash.org/view/36068 Chapters: 0:00: Wow, cherry blossoms! 5:36: Wow, I can't walk anywhere! (safely) Corrections: 0:4...
America's Best Metro System…
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Hello! In this lovely April 1st video, I ride "all" of the lines on the Baltimore Metro SubwayLink. Enjoy! Images: www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/nyc-subway-ticketing-atms-711023047 commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PATH_exchange_turnstiles.jpg This video was recorded on March 8th of 2024. This video is a joke. Few of the “facts” given are true; assume all are false.
The New DC Metro 8000 Series Mockup
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Hello! In this video I explore the Fleet of the Future Expo, which consists of a mockup of the future 8000 series train as well as a 60-foot long articulated fully electric bus. I also visit WMATA's first pop-up shop, which is inside of a cherry blossom-wrapped bus! All information and extra images from WMATA
The Railway That's Secretly a Subway Line
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Hello! In this video I explain and ride down the entire length of the Staten Island Railway stopping at Bay Terrace along the way. Track Map: www.vanshnookenraggen.com/_index/docs/NYC_full_trackmap.pdf Images: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SIRT_map.jpg www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/53265962830/ commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nassau_Station.jpg commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SIR_Atlantic_s...
Where Four Subway Lines Terminate
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Where Four Subway Lines Terminate
Potomac Yard: Metro’s Newest Station
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Potomac Yard: Metro’s Newest Station
Maryland’s Only Weekend Commuter Bus
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Maryland’s Only Weekend Commuter Bus
New York’s Shortest Subway Platform*
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New York’s Shortest Subway Platform*
The Elusive Z Train
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The Elusive Z Train
Reagan National Airport to Downtown Washington by Metro!
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Reagan National Airport to Downtown Washington by Metro!
The Six 86th Street Stations in NYC
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The Six 86th Street Stations in NYC
Tripper Bus to New York: Trip Report
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Tripper Bus to New York: Trip Report
Washington DC Better Bus and RideOn Reimagined Projects: My Thoughts
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Washington DC Better Bus and RideOn Reimagined Projects: My Thoughts
Should We Build More Bus Rapid Transit? (MoCo FLASH)
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Should We Build More Bus Rapid Transit? (MoCo FLASH)
Forest Hills: My Childhood Railway Station
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Forest Hills: My Childhood Railway Station
Finishing All the Lines: Barcelona (2/2)
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Finishing All the Lines: Barcelona (2/2)
All the Lines: Barcelona (1/2)
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All the Lines: Barcelona (1/2)
3 Different French Rail Services (SNCF)
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3 Different French Rail Services (SNCF)
My Convoluted Journey to the South of France
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My Convoluted Journey to the South of France
"Relaxing" Bicycle Ride Through Amsterdam in the Rain: Ambient Sound
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"Relaxing" Bicycle Ride Through Amsterdam in the Rain: Ambient Sound
Thalys High Speed Train to Amsterdam: Trip Report
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Thalys High Speed Train to Amsterdam: Trip Report

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @robertopereira6632
    @robertopereira6632 13 годин тому

    O metrô de São Paulo e uns dos mais limpo e moderno di mundo

  • @carloseduardoferreira6980
    @carloseduardoferreira6980 3 дні тому

    Muito bom! PARABÉNS!

  • @FalaOpen.
    @FalaOpen. 4 дні тому

    Surprisingly?! It’s literally better than most of European and USA metro! lol London, Roma, Italy, Spain etc it’s totally terrible! USA metro/public system is non existent! NY is just the worse! The only better system I tried is from Scandinavian countries specifically Norway!

  • @TechExploresNYC
    @TechExploresNYC 5 днів тому

    I drive under it all the time on my way to New Jersey.

  • @ecamp6360
    @ecamp6360 6 днів тому

    Wow! Did you know that Long Island has its own railroad?

  • @johnv339
    @johnv339 11 днів тому

    Passenger service was eliminated on the North Shore branch in 1953 and was used for freight for awhile. The South Beach branch was also discontinued in 1953. There was also a spur to the Proctor & Gamble factory which was constructed in 1907. That is where Ivory Soap was manufactured. Proctor & Gamble is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio where it's always been. Also, Eugenius Harvey Outerbridge is named for the "Crossing". It was completed in 1928.

  • @floydbanks173
    @floydbanks173 13 днів тому

    Did you miss the Brooklyn Cyclones stadium, right up the street, Maimonides Park?

  • @NYCYourLocalRailfanner
    @NYCYourLocalRailfanner 17 днів тому

    Wow! I live at Forest Hills awesome video

    • @NYCYourLocalRailfanner
      @NYCYourLocalRailfanner 17 днів тому

      Although Boston Market not being here anymore due to any worker that doesn't have a health permit its turning into a grocery store I think

  • @casey6556
    @casey6556 19 днів тому

    I will say something I really appreciate about Dulles is that the terminals are fully interconnected in that there’s no separate domestic and international zones. So while it may limit autonomy insofar as how it requires using transit vehicles to get around, it does allow you to benefit from the full airport’s amenities which is nice. As someone who often flies out of the Z gates, being able to go eat or hang in the much nicer A-B concourse is quite nice

  • @wishcj00
    @wishcj00 20 днів тому

    30 years ago, Dunn Loring was the penultimate station on the Orange Line and was the exact same kind of station as this. Give it some time, things change.

  • @thosecoolptfsplanes
    @thosecoolptfsplanes 23 дні тому

    The GWB Bus station I remember bc of the A line approaching 175 St saying: This is, 175 St George Washington Bridge Bus Station.

  • @siahsargus2013
    @siahsargus2013 23 дні тому

    It's all built for the future. Two elevators, a thousand parking spots, one stop above Dulles? There is gonna be a whole bunch of transit-oriented development there now. It's overbuilt NOW, yes. But it won't be in 30 years, will it? It's not like the nation's capital will wane in population.

  • @darkbarrage99
    @darkbarrage99 24 дні тому

    i think this station would get more use if it was called "sterling" station instead of "loudoun gateway" since sterling residents don't know how easy it is to get to and end up going to whiele instead. it looks like a pain, but in reality it's just a trip down sterling blvd and a detour through the warehouse complex; or a quick drive down 606. at any rate, we have a ton of "affordable" housing being built all over sterling, and from what i understand there's supposed to be some apartment complexes being built around the gateway. i think down the road it'll get more traction. personally i'm thankful to have it because drivers around here lost their minds over the pandemic.

  • @ChineseWinnie
    @ChineseWinnie 25 днів тому

    They need to redevelop the metro station, make it mixed zoning, add housing, shops, make it a walk able area, but I'm not even sure that is possible with the noise the highway generates

  • @davidfreeman3083
    @davidfreeman3083 29 днів тому

    Also... I think Staten Island in general, especially the neighborhoods around the rail line, are still more or less 'urbanized' & 'dense' haha! It might seem very 'suburban' by NYC standards. But compared to many other major cities it is not. In fact, if I remembered correctly, the population density of Staten Island is even greater than here in Baltimore, haha!

    • @edwardp3502
      @edwardp3502 16 днів тому

      Staten Island’s population density is higher than Los Angeles by 400 people per square mile. It’s just not ridiculously overcrowded like the other four boroughs.

  • @davidfreeman3083
    @davidfreeman3083 29 днів тому

    3:32 Is there anyone who knows if you can buy any of these? 🥺

  • @Repentee
    @Repentee Місяць тому

    I actually designed that wrap sorry about that. Thought it looked cooler from the outside.

  • @davidfreeman3083
    @davidfreeman3083 Місяць тому

    Wondering if you drew the conclusion of 'not many pedestrians on the sidewalks of Baltimore' mostly from what you see from the train haha! Living here I got to say I think there still is a decent amount of foot traffic here. In some areas at least. However, most of these areas where it's actually walkable & people actually walk are... NOT served by either rail transit, unfortunately

  • @ThassioMarcelo
    @ThassioMarcelo Місяць тому

    "surprisingly modern"??? Bitch, people in US vote for president using paper and mail and it takes days to "count" the votes. In Brazil, elections have been digital for over 20 years and the results come out in hours.. In the US, people still use paper money, in Brazil we pay for everything with cell phones, smart watches and facial recognition. Even buying things on street market. Spare me your imperialist ignorance. The metro in NY stink, is dirty, with homeless people living there, full of rats, dangerous with crimes all the time and addicted people asking for money or with mental illness.. A shit hole under the ground.

  • @ZombiemanOhhellnaw
    @ZombiemanOhhellnaw Місяць тому

    Maybe no development because it's directly under the flight path for the airport that is across the road

  • @hadjnabil4811
    @hadjnabil4811 Місяць тому

    thank you

  • @atlanteantruth
    @atlanteantruth Місяць тому

    Ive taken this train 5 days a week for 3 years and I assure you this is 100% the worst tram system is the worst in the country maybe the world. There are so many things wrong with it I don’t have the time nor possibly the space to list them all. It’s horrendous.

  • @nutkja
    @nutkja Місяць тому

    Dulles has definitely gotten a lot better than it used to be. Security used to be a nightmare but the new x-ray machines have really sped things up. I had no idea C and D were supposed to be temporary. Why would you even build a temporary concourse like that? Really explains why it's so crappy. And since I'm somehow always flying out of D I have to take the Mobile Lounges and they're never as empty as the shots I see here lol. You get packed in like sardines, especially if you're taking the ones to immigration. I never even knew that they could raise up to to let you directly disembark. That's actually cool and if they still did that I wouldn't mind so much.

  • @laerciofelipeti760
    @laerciofelipeti760 Місяць тому

    Paulistano abracaram o metro como voce dele muito bom sempre limpo mais nao tem rato.

  • @iPlaneFun
    @iPlaneFun Місяць тому

    Isn’t it 8.50$ now!?

  • @nt5300
    @nt5300 Місяць тому

    Missing your videos! Hope all is well.

    • @nathantransitj
      @nathantransitj Місяць тому

      Hi! Yes, everything is fine. I’m just taking an extended break. I hope to be back by the end of the year.

  • @mmcdonald8110
    @mmcdonald8110 Місяць тому

    b trains like to come here as well

  • @elars213
    @elars213 Місяць тому

    What determines bathroom availability as in if it's locked?

  • @BusTVChan
    @BusTVChan Місяць тому

    I STILL HAVENT BEEN THERE YET

  • @DFarhenheit
    @DFarhenheit Місяць тому

    13:35 São Paulo Futebol Clube

  • @giacomogalli2448
    @giacomogalli2448 Місяць тому

    Never thought I'd have the chance to talk about the Minimetro but here we are! I actually live in Perugia and have been using it since high school, and many people including me see it as a waste of money that could have been MUCH better spent on anything else Keep in mind perugia is a city of 160,000 inhabitants Just like any gadgetbahn it does a couple specific things really well while being impractical on the issues that actually matter. The system exists specifically for the historic city center on top of the hill, problem is that the city center really isn't where the city actually lives and breathes. It's where the tourists and some university students go, but it doesn't really serve the actual lively sections around the hills and in the valley The cable system is absolutely the issue. It's complex and stretched for more than 3 kilometers, which leads to exhorbitant costs that force the whole system to close at 9 PM, and even on special occasions like UmbriaJazz it never stays open beyond 11 PM. The grades have been made to be steep, one can't help but wonder if more tunneling would have allowed a more efficient steel rail system to get below the historic section, making for a dramatically more cost effective and useful system that could have actually been expanded since conventional rail is much easire to expand than a wheel-cable contraption And the main problem about it is that it feels like a vanity project. The costs involved have always been astronomical, and all that money should have just gone to more Buses, which the city ABSOLUTELY needs right now. Outsiders need to understand that the actual jobs, schools, universities and activities are outside the city center, far from any connection to the Minimetro, and the suburbs are even worse. Buses are way too infrequent, with a TOP frequency of 30-40 minutes! That is simply insane, no wonder the car ownership rate here is a staggering 85%. TL;DR The Minimetro doesn't actually connect meaningful parts of the city, and that insane amount of money would have been better spent on making buses more frequent and convenient to give people an actual alternative to driving. It does get a couple things right like frequency, but fails at being anything more than a cool ride you'll never actually use

  • @glennparker4428
    @glennparker4428 Місяць тому

    Washington Metro Subway is better than Baltimore Subway

  • @glennparker4428
    @glennparker4428 Місяць тому

    I love the MARC Train i been so many times its got more comfortable seats

  • @Roadman3235
    @Roadman3235 Місяць тому

    Happy your trains are front facing and America is not crowded. But in the Philippines, Railway is living hell

  • @brians9508
    @brians9508 Місяць тому

    getting off a 14 hour international flight and then having to be stuffed like a sardine into one of those people movers is one of my most hated things about flying into Dulles. It seems that rather than having two of them available after a flight lands so that you can have a comfortable experience, their standard operating procedure is to literally stuff us into just one of them so that we are shoulder to shoulder and tripping all over each other. absolutely horrid.

  • @simplykarma5480
    @simplykarma5480 Місяць тому

    DASH Bus seating is very very similar to ART Bus the transit company for Arlington share similar seating although they have a digital dotted scrolling information screen inside the bus. And every typical school morning. Students have to mash the Request Stop.

  • @MironCormesLucianoGomes-qh7de
    @MironCormesLucianoGomes-qh7de Місяць тому

    What is this "spanish solution"? Brazil is not a spanish country

  • @user-eq3wx7er3m
    @user-eq3wx7er3m Місяць тому

    you can see my window in the part where he's leaving manhattan on the williamsburg bridge

  • @86kickass
    @86kickass Місяць тому

    You needa make a train buddy to do these adventures with lol. Would make better content too!

  • @rodrigopereira2694
    @rodrigopereira2694 Місяць тому

    12:49 that´s very useful, it saved me several times, some are actually free, you leave your credit card number when you sign up, but if you return it in 24 hours it is free of charge. Given the unstable climate of São Paulo, especially in summer, when storms come out of nowhere it can be really helpful.

  • @MaddietheMorganMare
    @MaddietheMorganMare 2 місяці тому

    This video greatly reduced my anxiety about my upcoming trip. Thanks!

  • @Autistic_EthanOfficial
    @Autistic_EthanOfficial 2 місяці тому

    Better than the green line😂

  • @viajandodeonibus3297
    @viajandodeonibus3297 2 місяці тому

    I always ask my Portuguese language students to spell this word when they are learning the alphabet 😅

  • @anthonysnyder1152
    @anthonysnyder1152 2 місяці тому

    I see you haven’t ridden VTA light rail LOL.

  • @2msvalkyrie529
    @2msvalkyrie529 2 місяці тому

    Wow !! At last.!! A travel video which actually shows us Brazil.!! Instead of endless close up shots of the video maker's face..!! I watched 3 videos in a row and they were all basically 15 minutes Selfies with maybe 2 minutes of actual footage of Brazil..!! So , well done.!! Other video maker's please note.???

  • @colegilbert673
    @colegilbert673 2 місяці тому

    I just got assaulted twice in the last 3 days by a guy on the light rail. I'm in high school. He's a grown adult.

  • @mikerichardson7043
    @mikerichardson7043 2 місяці тому

    Ahh, PenFed hell. I don't fly out of IAD much, but when I do, it's almost always through PenFed hell.

  • @DARK_LIGHTXDPLAYZ
    @DARK_LIGHTXDPLAYZ 2 місяці тому

    i have been in KIAD a lot and the tranposrtation from point a to point be is indeed hard

  • @drpamelatomcruise4517
    @drpamelatomcruise4517 2 місяці тому

    Being a pediatrician helps children an parent take a advantage of traveling by train ,an getting health care needs met