Unusual transit systems
There are two underground funiculars in Istanbul. One of them, called “Tünel” is second-oldest subterranean urban railway in the world! |
There are also two heritage tram lines. This is the one in Taksim, introduced in 1990. Enjoyable but not quite useful, since service is slow and rare. |
There is also a short cable system. There are two alternating lines. On each line there are two gondolas travelling in tandem. This is something I haven’t seen before!
Full photo archive here. |
We witnessed the quickest car towing ever. Highly effective!
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