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5. Driving & Traffic

Topic Related Articles:

In this op-ed letter, a university student argues that trains are safer, more environmentally friendly and more efficient than cars.
Opinion | We must invest in more public train travel (dailynorthwestern.com)

In this article, the author discusses the advantages of high speed rail and why there has been opposition to its development in the US.
A Better Way To Travel: Why Isn’t the U.S. Investing In High-Speed Trains? - Harvard Political Review (harvardpolitics.com)

This article compares the safety records of different modes of transport.
Which Mode of Transportation is the Safest? | Bus.com

Here, the author discusses the environmental impact of various forms of transport.
The Most Sustainable Modes of Transport – is Snail Travel the Answer? | WorkingAbroad

Topic Related Videos:

This video looks at the astounding growth in China’s high speed rail network and discusses how the country has been able to develop it’s train system so quickly and efficiently.
The Unstoppable Growth of China's High-Speed Rail Network - YouTube

In this audio, BBC 6 minute English discusses the future of transport.
The future of transport - 6 Minute English - YouTube 


In this video from EduMastermind, the advantages of train travel over other modes of transport are discussed.
10 ADVANTAGES OF RAILWAY TRANSPORT (youtube.com)
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