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Secrets of Kim Jong-un’s Armored Train: Luxury, Missiles, and a Legacy of Paranoia

Secrets of Kim Jong-un’s Armored Train: Luxury, Missiles, and a Legacy of Paranoia

Kim Jong-un’s armored trains aren’t just vehicles; they’re symbols of power, propaganda, and paranoia. Equipped with luxury interiors, missile defense systems, and even a garage, these trains reveal the paradox of extravagance and fear that defines North Korea’s leadership.

13 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
Railway (R)evolution: Latvia Transforms the Legacy of Soviet Railways

Railway (R)evolution: Latvia Transforms the Legacy of Soviet Railways

Once a vital crossroads of medieval trade routes, Latvia now faces the greatest railway challenge in…

10 / 12 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Sissi Beyond Netflix: The Imperial Train as a Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Sissi Beyond Netflix: The Imperial Train as a Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Experience the elegance of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy in a modern style. The Majestic Imperator, a…

02 / 12 / 2024
Passenger
Railway (R)evolution in Austria: From a Transportation Tool to a Military Instrument of Deportation

Railway (R)evolution in Austria: From a Transportation Tool to a Military Instrument of Deportation

Discover the story of Austrian railways, whose foundation was laid by influential Czech pioneers, especially…

01 / 11 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Seizing Opportunity Amidst Bribery and Debt

Railway Giants: Seizing Opportunity Amidst Bribery and Debt

The remarkable George Hudson rose from a rural orphan to one of Britain’s most powerful men. His success…

31 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: Fear of the 'Devil’s Machine' and Stolen Rails – Sweden’s Resistance to Steam Locomotives

Railway (R)evolution: Fear of the 'Devil’s Machine' and Stolen Rails – Sweden’s Resistance to Steam Locomotives

Dive into the fascinating story of Swedish railways, marked by breakthroughs and unexpected turns. While the future remains uncertain, its rich history…

28 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: How a British Genius Built a Railway Empire Amid Child Labor and Cruelty

Railway Giants: How a British Genius Built a Railway Empire Amid Child Labor and Cruelty

The story of John Ramsbottom, a genius with no formal education, is an inspiring journey from humble beginnings at a family mill to revolutionary innovations…

18 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
From Chaos to Order: The Railroad's Role in Time Zone Unification

From Chaos to Order: The Railroad's Role in Time Zone Unification

Before 1883, every city in America operated on its own time. It wasn’t until the advent of the railroad that a revolution in timekeeping occurred, resulting…

30 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: How Casey Jones Risked It All to Save a Train and Became a Legend

Railway Giants: How Casey Jones Risked It All to Save a Train and Became a Legend

A railroad engineer sacrificed his life to save passengers during a train accident in Mississippi. Discover the fascinating life story of this hero, whose…

20 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Ireland’s Railway (R)evolution: From Vikings to a Multi-Billion Euro Railway System – The Battle and Transformation Continues

Ireland’s Railway (R)evolution: From Vikings to a Multi-Billion Euro Railway System – The Battle and Transformation Continues

Irish history? It’s a story of constant struggle and change. From Viking invasions and English rule to modern plans for the future, including a €35 billion…

18 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: From One-Eyed Survivor to Master of the Rails

Railway Giants: From One-Eyed Survivor to Master of the Rails

This is the remarkable story of James J. Hill, a boy who overcame life's harshest challenges to become a railroad tycoon. His unyielding determination…

06 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: Trains to the Skies. The Swiss Have Built the World’s Highest Train Station at 3,454 Meters

Railway (R)evolution: Trains to the Skies. The Swiss Have Built the World’s Highest Train Station at 3,454 Meters

The Swiss have overcome incredible challenges and turned the mountains into their allies. From the first tracks to modern super projects, how did this…

22 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Englishman Whose Success Made Enemies

Railway Giants: The Englishman Whose Success Made Enemies

George England was a brilliant businessman who rose from the bottom. His story includes not only genius inventions but also shocking court cases, humiliation,…

18 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: How England Transitioned from Wooden Tracks to High-Speed Trains

Railway (R)evolution: How England Transitioned from Wooden Tracks to High-Speed Trains

In England, it all started with miners and wooden tracks in the 15th century. From there, they progressed from steam locomotives to modern high-speed trains.…

04 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Father of Norwegian Railways. Controversial at Home, Celebrated Abroad

Railway Giants: The Father of Norwegian Railways. Controversial at Home, Celebrated Abroad

Carl Abraham Pihl is undoubtedly the man who enabled the railway to develop in northern Europe, specifically in Norway. The story of the man who brought…

29 / 06 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
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