Curitiba, Brazil
How many passengers do the buses in Curitiba carry?
half a million
When were the first metro stations built? How were they called
the 1930s and 1940s, 'palaces for the people'
What speed do Japanese bullet trains travel at?
up to 320 kilometres an hour
What is a 'fare'? and how does it change?
the price you pay to travel, it doesn't change wherever you go
Describe the architecture of Moscow metro stations
It was grand and the decoration was elaborate
How many kilometres are there between Tokyo and Osaka?
515km
How long are all the houses from the bus stop?
no more than 400 metres
What does the Kimsomolskaya station have?
Marble columns, mosiacs and chandeliers
How long does it take to travel between Tokyo and Osaka?
around 3 hours by bullet trains and 6 hours by car
What makes it easy to get on and off the bus?
Buses are very frequent and the tube-shaped bus shelters are raised
How many passengers a day does the metro carry? Why so many?
7 million, because they are frequent and reliable
Why are bullet trains used by commuters? Who are commuters?
Because they're reliable and punctual. Commuters - people who regularly travel between home and work
What's the use of that people don't use their cars?
There's less pollution and less congestion on the roads
What do people say about travelling by metro in Moscow?
"You have no excuse for being late"
Why are bullet trains popular with foreign tourists?
You can buy a rail pass that gives you unlimites travel during your trip to Japan