Train

251 photos · 2005–2026

251 photographs tagged Train, 2005–2026.

Paved path along Cedar Lake Trail with Bryn Mawr Station and light rail infrastructure visible through morning fog in Minneapolis.
A morning of heavy fog on the Cedar Lake Trail near the Bryn Mawr Station of the new Green Line Extension.:

Fog Blankets Cedar Lake Trail Near Bryn Mawr Light Rail Station

Metro Transit promotional items including green lanyard, glasses, and medal from Green Line Extension opening announcement event.
Items handed out at the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date event at Louisiana Station. Metro Transit says the new train line will open June 12, 2027.

Swag From the Green Line Extension Announcement at Louisiana Station

Cyclist with bicycle rides past Metro Transit blue test train near Louisiana Avenue station during Green Line Extension testing.
Biker goes through the Cedar Lake Trail tunnel at Louisiana Station as Metro Transit announces June 12, 2027 as opening date for the Green Line Extension.

Cyclist Passes Metro Transit Test Train at Cedar Lake Trail Tunnel

Passengers and onlookers gather at Louisiana Station platform beside a Metro Transit light rail vehicle during Green Line
People check out new Metro Green Line Extension trains at Louisiana Station where Metro Transit announced June 12, 2027 as it's opening date.

Passengers Boarding a Green Line Train at Louisiana Station

St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed speaks at podium announcing Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date.
St. Louis Park Mayor Nadia Mohamed speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Nadia Mohamed Announces Green Line Opening Date at Louisiana Station

Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene speaks at Louisiana Avenue Station during Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Marion Greene Speaks at Louisiana Station Green Line Event

Person wearing white sweatshirt with yellow Metro Transit Green Line Extension graphic promoting transit expansion.
A Metro Transit Is Moving Forward sweatshirt at the Metro Transit event announcing the opening date of the Green Line Extension.

“Metro Transit Is Moving Forward” Hoodie at Green Line Announcement

Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando speaks at a podium announcing the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date at
Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando speaks at an event announcing the opening date of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extension light rail line. Metro Transit held the event at the new Louisiana Avenue Station in St Louis Park and says the new line will be running on June 12, 2027.

Speaker Announces Green Line Extension Opening at Louisiana Station

Two people unveil a banner announcing the Metro Transit Green Line Extension opening date of June 12, 2027.
Metro Transit announces June 12, 2027 as the opening date of the new Metro Green Line Extension train line. The train line has been decades in development and is the largest public works project in Minnesota history.

Unveiling the Green Line Extension’s June 2027 Opening Date

Cyclist rides past yellow Metro Transit sign announcing Green Line Extension opening date event on September 26.
A sign mentioning a September 26, 2026 event where Metro Transit will announce the opening date of the Green Line Extension. The project has been almost ten years in the making.

Yard Sign Teases METRO Green Line Extension Opening Date

Metro Transit test train 313A operates on the Green Line Extension tracks near Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

Test Train 313A Approaches Royalston Station on the Green Line Extension

Metro Transit test train 313A operates on Green Line Extension tracks near Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

Test Train 313A on the Green Line Extension Near Royalston Avenue

Metro Transit test train 313A approaches Royalston Station during Green Line Extension testing in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Test Train 313A moves between Royalston Ave and Bryn Mawr Station on the new Green Line Extension route. The new train line is set to open in 2027 after almost a decade of construction.

Test Train 313A Departs Royalston Station on the Green Line Extension

West Lake Street Station, a new Metro Transit light rail station in Minneapolis, illuminated at night during testing operations.
The West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. The new train station on the Green Line Extension will have passengers beginning next year. The trains are currently in testing. Above, a Metro Transit bus stops on Lake Street.

Test Train Crosses Above West Lake Street Station at Night

West Lake Street Station platform displays safety signage for Metro Transit Green Line Extension light-rail testing in
West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is shown during pre-opening work on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, with a safety banner warning that light-rail testing is underway. The station is part of the Southwest LRT project, an extension of the Green Line that will connect Minneapolis with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The train line is set to begin running in 2027.

“Stay Safe!” Banner at West Lake Street Station Ahead of Green Line Testing

Rail tie plate marked 2-2768T for Southwest LRT light rail construction in Minneapolis.
This tie plate, stenciled 2-2768T and tagged for car CS2788 Truck 2 West, is part of the rail hardware inventory for the Southwest LRT extension in Minneapolis. The Southwest LRT, known as the Green Line Extension, is a light-rail project run by Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council, linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie over roughly 14.5 miles and 16 stations.

Stenciled “2-2768T” Tie Plate for Southwest LRT Car CS2788

Northstar Train and North Loop Green
A Northstar Train below the North Loop Green buildings in Downtown Minneapolis.

Northstar Train and North Loop Green

Northstar Train Driver
Northstar Train on the move from Minneapolis to Big lake. The train will end service forever on January 4th.

Inside the Cab of the Northstar Train Before Its Final Run

Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses Kenilworth Channel bridge during Southwest LRT extension testing in Minneapolis.
A Metro Transit light rail vehicle crosses the Kenilworth Channel bridge in Minneapolis during testing for the Southwest LRT extension. The train is wrapped with safety and construction messaging, including “Opens 2027,” identifying it as part of the Green Line Extension project. The bridge carries the new line over the channel through the Kenilworth corridor, where test runs are used to check vehicle operation and route readiness before passenger service begins.

“Opens 2027” Test Train Crosses the Kenilworth Channel Bridge

Metro Light Rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station in Minneapolis during the evening.
SouthWest Station is a Metro Transit park and ride in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, built in 1994 for bus service into downtown Minneapolis. It is scheduled to become a stop on the Green Line Extension, a light rail line set to open in 2027. The train on display, numbered 108B, carries the extension's branding and a 2027 target date.

Southwest LRT Green Line Extension Train at SouthWest Station

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Minneapolis during evening hours.
Southwest Station is a stop on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, a light rail line linking downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. Train 108B waits at the platform here in Eden Prairie.

Southwest LRT Train 108B Waits at the Platform in Eden Prairie

Light rail train 108B stopped at Southwest Station platform in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is the western terminus of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also called the Southwest LRT. A banner on the train reads "Opens 2027," marking the line's planned start of service. The station platform sits below street level, built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis into the southwest suburbs.

Southwest LRT Test Train Idles at SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie

Light rail vehicle enters Kenilworth Tunnel during Southwest LRT Green Line extension testing in Minneapolis.
A light rail vehicle enters the Kenilworth Tunnel on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension in Minneapolis. The image shows the new below-grade tunnel portal and adjacent tracks as testing proceeds on a section of the line built to carry trains through the Kenilworth corridor. Construction on this segment began in 2018, and the extension is projected to open for passenger service in 2027.

Southwest LRT Train Emerges from the Kenilworth Tunnel in Fall

Light rail vehicle leaves W Lake St Station for first time
A Southwest LRT test train passes through the West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Green Line extension, under construction since 2018 and expected to open to passengers in 2027.

Southwest LRT train tests at West Lake Street Station, Minneapolis

Metro Transit light rail vehicle stopped at W 21st Street Station during Southwest LRT clearance testing in Minneapolis.
A Metro Transit light rail vehicle is stopped at W 21st Street Station in Minneapolis during clearance testing for the Southwest Light Rail Transit extension. Station signage for “SouthWest Station” is visible above the platform, and construction fencing remains in place along the right-of-way. The tests verify that trains can safely clear platforms, track infrastructure, and other fixed elements before the new line enters passenger service. The Southwest LRT project extends the regional rail system toward the western suburbs and has been under construction since 2018.

Light Rail Clearance Testing at W 21st Street Station

Metro Transit Siemens S700 light rail vehicle 316A passes beneath cable-stayed station canopy during Green Line Extension testing
A Siemens S700 light rail vehicle for Metro Transit’s Green Line Extension passes beneath a cable-stayed station canopy in Minneapolis. The car is wrapped with “Light Rail Testing Happening Now” and GreenLineExt.org graphics promoting public awareness during testing for the Southwest LRT project. The train is identified as car 316A, part of the new fleet ordered for the extension of the Green Line.

Light Rail Testing at Sunset on the Green Line Extension

Skateboarder rides past Lake Street light rail station under construction on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis.
The new Lake Street Station, part of the Southwest Light Rail Green Line Extension. The train line which has been under construction for almost a decade is set to open in 2027. The orange station shown here serves Lake Street above and the large amount of residential apartments below. Skateboard seen skating down the Midtown Greenway trail.

Skateboarder Passes Lake Street Station on the Midtown Greenway

Two cyclists ride on Cedar Lake Trail near Bryn Mawr Station during Southwest Light Rail construction in Minneapolis.
Bikers on Cedar Lake Trail near Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis on July 25, 2025.

Evening Bike Ride Past Bryn Mawr Station Construction

Bryn Mawr Station illuminated at dusk during final construction of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis.
Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown during final construction on the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest LRT project. The station includes a center platform, enclosed ticketing areas, and a pedestrian bridge crossing the tracks, with temporary fencing still in place around unfinished sections. The Green Line Extension is being built to extend light rail service from downtown Minneapolis to communities southwest of the city, adding Bryn Mawr as one of the new intermediate stations on the route.

Bryn Mawr Station at Dusk During Green Line Extension Construction

Metro Transit light rail train departing Downtown Minneapolis at sunset with skyline in background.
A Metro Transit light rail train departs Downtown Minneapolis at sunset. The Blue Line, the first segment, commenced operations in 2004, followed by the Green Line in 2014.

Light Rail Train Leaving the Minneapolis Skyline at Dusk

Downtown Crossing Red Line platform sign for Ashmont/Braintree branch at Boston's MBTA station.
Downtown Crossing is a key transfer point on the MBTA's Red Line, linking Ashmont and Braintree branch trains to destinations south of the city. The station opened in 1908 as Winter Street on the old Tremont Street subway, then took its current name in 1975 to reflect the shopping district above, once anchored by Filene's and Jordan Marsh. It also connects to the Orange Line, making it one of the busiest interchange points in the MBTA system.

Downtown Crossing’s Red Line Sign for Ashmont and Braintree

Fare gates and ticket machines at Park Street Station on Boston's MBTA Red and Green Lines.
Park Street opened in September 1897 as part of the Tremont Street Subway, the first subway tunnel built in the United States. The station sits beneath Boston Common and serves as a transfer point between the Green Line and Red Line, making it one of the busiest stops in the MBTA system. Its Tremont Street entrance leads directly to the Common and connects to nearby Park Street Church and the Massachusetts State House. The station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Tremont Street Subway's original tunnel system.

Fare Gates at Park Street Station Near Boston Common

MBTA Red Line train stopped at Park Street Station platform in Boston.
Park Street Station opened in 1897 as part of the Tremont Street Subway, the first subway system built in the United States. It sits beneath Boston Common and serves as the transfer point between the MBTA's Red and Green Lines. The station's twin platforms handle tens of thousands of riders daily, linking downtown Boston to Cambridge, Dorchester, and points south. The Tremont Street Subway, including Park Street Station, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Civil .

A Red Line Train Waits at Park Street Station

Vandalized MBTA Red Line train at Park Street Station in Boston with graffiti covering the exterior.
Park Street Station opened in 1897 as one of four original stops on the country's first subway tunnel and now serves as the transfer point between the Red and Green Lines. The Red Line itself runs about 22.5 miles from Alewife in Cambridge to the twin terminals at Ashmont and Braintree, making it the longest line in the MBTA system. Its cars, built by Bombardier and later replaced by CRRC, carry roughly 240,000 riders a day in normal years, more than any other MBTA line.

Paint-Streaked Red Line Train at Park Street Station

Park Street Station stairwell in Boston's MBTA system features distinctive red tile walls and metal handrails.
Park Street Station opened on September 1, 1897, as part of the Tremont Street Subway, making it the oldest operating subway station in the United States. Built beneath Boston Common, it now functions as the MBTA's main transfer point between the Red and Green Lines. The red tile work seen throughout the station dates to a 1970s renovation, which replaced the original cream-colored finishes installed by the Boston Transit Commission. It remains one of the system's busiest stations, handling tens of thousands of riders daily.

Red-Tiled Stairwell at Park Street Station

Vintage "It Pays Not to Drive" T Pass Program advertisement on red tile wall in Boston MBTA subway station.
The "It Pays Not to Drive" ad is a vintage T Pass Program advertisement preserved on the tile wall at Park Street Station. It promoted the MBTA's discounted pass program by pitching savings on transportation, auto insurance, and entertainment for riders who left their cars at home. Park Street Station opened in 1897 as part of the country's first subway system, and its red-tile walls still carry advertising relics like this one from past decades of MBTA marketing.

“It Pays Not to Drive” Ad at Park Street Station

State Street Station fare gates on the MBTA Orange Line in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
State Street Station sits beneath Boston's Financial District, where the MBTA's Orange and Blue Lines cross paths. Riders can transfer between the two lines here without paying an additional fare, one of only a handful of free interchange points in the subway system. The station's Orange Line platforms opened in 1904 as part of the original Main Line Elevated, while the Blue Line connection followed in 1916. It remains one of downtown Boston's busiest transfer points, linking commuters to nearby Faneuil Hall and the Custom House district above.

Fare Gates at State Street Station, Boston

North Station MBTA transit hub in Boston displays an orange directional sign with transit map and service information.
North Station sits beneath TD Garden in Boston's West End, serving as a terminus for the MBTA Orange Line and Green Line as well as Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail service. The Green Line ends here at Lechmere, while the Orange Line continues north to Oak Grove. Commuter rail lines from North Station run to Newburyport, Rockport, Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, and other points north and west of the city. The station was rebuilt in the 1990s as part of the Central Artery project, which relocated it next to the new TD Garden after the original Boston Garden was demolished.

Wayfinding Sign on the Platform at North Station

Haymarket Station platform on the MBTA Orange Line in Boston, with red brick walls and metal support columns.
Haymarket Station sits beneath Boston's Haymarket Square, serving the MBTA's Orange Line since the line's relocation underground in 1975 as part of the Southwest Corridor project. The station also connects to the Green Line, linking riders to the North End, Government Center, and the historic open-air Haymarket pushcart market above. Its platforms replaced the elevated Orange Line structure that once ran along Atlantic Avenue before that route was demolished.

Orange Line Train Arrives at Haymarket Station

Illuminated MBTA transit sign with black "T" logo hanging beneath a Boston building overhang at night.
The black "T" inside a circle is the standard symbol of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, marking entrances to Boston's subway system. The MBTA introduced the roundel in the 1960s, and it has since become a shorthand for the subway itself, with Bostonians commonly referring to the system simply as "the T." The agency operates four subway lines — Red, Orange, Blue, and Green — along with bus, commuter rail, and ferry service across the greater Boston area.

An MBTA “T” Sign Marks a Boston Subway Entrance

Runner descends stairs at Park Street Station on Boston's MBTA Red Line.
Park Street Station sits beneath Boston Common at the junction of Tremont and Winter streets, where riders can transfer between the Red Line and Green Line. It opened in September 1897 as part of the Tremont Street Subway, the first subway system built in the United States. The station's red and gold tile work marks the Red Line side, a color scheme the MBTA has used system-wide to help riders navigate since the lines were named in the 1960s. Park Street remains one of the busiest stations in the network and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Descending to the Red Line at Park Street Station

Park Street Station Red Line elevator entrance with transit map showing Boston MBTA train lines.
Park Street Station opened in 1897 as part of the Tremont Street Subway, the first subway system built in the United States. Today it serves as a transfer point between the Red Line and the Green Line, with connections to buses throughout downtown Boston. The station sits beneath Boston Common and Park Street, at the edge of the city's historic Freedom Trail. An elevator connects street level to the Red Line platforms, part of accessibility upgrades made to the station over the past several decades.

Elevator and Transit Map at Park Street Station, Boston

MBTA light rail train 0763 bound for Wonderland stopped in a subway tunnel at Bowdoin Station in Boston.
Bowdoin Station is the western terminus of the MBTA's Blue Line, opened in 1916 as an extension of the original East Boston Tunnel. Its short, curved platform beneath Cambridge Street can only accommodate the front three cars of a train, so only those doors open for passengers. The tunnel it sits in dates to 1904, when it became the first underwater rapid transit tunnel built in the United States. From Bowdoin, the Blue Line runs through downtown Boston, East Boston, and Logan Airport before ending at Wonderland Station in Revere.

Blue Line Train to Wonderland in the Tunnel Near Bowdoin Station

MBTA Blue Line platform sign instructing passengers to push buttons to open customer-operated train doors in Boston.
The MBTA's Blue Line connects downtown Boston at Bowdoin to Wonderland in Revel, running partly underground and partly on elevated track along the Beachmont and Suffolk Downs stretch. Some of its cars require riders to push a button to open the doors rather than opening automatically, a holdover from older rolling stock still in service on the line. The Blue Line is the only MBTA subway line that connects directly to Logan International Airport, via the Airport station. Customer service signage like this is standard across MBTA stations to help riders unfamiliar with manual door releases.

Door-Opening Instructions for Blue Line Cars on the MBTA

MBTA Blue Line train at Bowdoin Station in Boston, Massachusetts.
Bowdoin station marks the western terminus of the MBTA Blue Line, tucked beneath Cambridge Street near Beacon Hill. It opened in 1916 as part of the original East Boston Tunnel extension and remains one of the system's least-used stations, largely because of its limited hours and short platform, which accommodates only the front three cars of a train. Its proximity to the Massachusetts State House makes it a practical, if lightly used, stop for state employees and visitors to Beacon Hill.

Blue Line Train to Bowdoin, Boston’s Western Terminus

Pizza boarding MBTA Train
A passenger steps onto an MBTA subway train at an underground station in Boston. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, formed in 1964, operates one of the oldest rapid transit systems in the United States, with roots tracing back to the Boston Elevated Railway and the opening of the Tremont Street Subway in 1897. The high-platform station design, yellow tactile warning strip, and sliding train doors reflect standards adopted to improve accessibility and passenger safety across the system as it expanded and modernized through the late 20th century.

Pizza boarding MBTA Train

Elevator entrance at Bowdoin Station, the downtown terminal of Boston's MBTA Blue Line.
Bowdoin Station is the western terminus of the MBTA Blue Line, sitting beneath Cambridge Street near the Massachusetts State House. It opened in 1916 as part of the East Boston Tunnel, making it one of the oldest subway stations still in use in the country. Bowdoin operates on limited hours and reduced service compared to other stops, and many Blue Line trains bypass it entirely outside peak periods. The station has only one entrance, at the corner of Bowdoin and Cambridge streets, with no direct connection to other MBTA lines.

Bowdoin Station Elevator Entrance, MBTA Blue Line

Passengers wait on an MBTA Red Line inbound platform at South Station in Boston.
South Station's Red Line platform sits below the MBTA's largest transit hub, where subway, commuter rail, and intercity Amtrak service converge at Dewey Square. The Red Line here runs inbound toward Alewife in Cambridge, one end of a line that also branches south to Ashmont and Braintree. Overhead signage marks the adjacent Silver Line routes SL1, SL2, and SL3, bus rapid transit services that connect South Station to Logan International Airport and the Seaport District. South Station opened in its current form in 1899 and was rebuilt as a modern multimodal terminal in the 1980s after decades of decline.

MBTA Red Line Platform, South Station, Boston

Fare gates at Alewife Station, the northern terminus of Boston's MBTA Red Line.
Alewife Station, at the Red Line's northern terminus in Cambridge, uses fare gates like these to control access to Ashmont- and Braintree-bound service. The station opened in 1985 as the final extension of the Red Line north from Harvard, replacing a temporary terminus at Harvard Square. Alewife serves as a major park-and-ride hub for commuters from northwest of Boston, with an attached garage that is among the largest in the MBTA system. Riders tap CharlieCards or contactless payment at gates like these before continuing to platforms serving both branches of the line.

Fare Gates for the Red Line’s Ashmont/Braintree Branch

Escalators at MBTA Alewife Station in Cambridge with metal ceiling panels and industrial lighting.
Alewife Station anchors the northern end of the MBTA Red Line, opened in 1985 as the system's newest terminus after a decade of construction through Cambridge's Alewife Brook corridor. The station was designed by the architecture firm Ellenzweig Associates, with a steel-and-glass roof structure meant to bring daylight down to the below-grade platform level. Its attached garage holds roughly 2,700 vehicles, making it one of the largest park-and-ride facilities in the MBTA network. Bus routes serving Arlington, Belmont, and Lexington also converge here, making Alewife a primary transfer point for commuters heading into Boston.

Escalators to the Platform, Alewife Station, Cambridge

Colorful checkerboard tile mosaic at Central Station, MBTA Red Line in Boston.
Central Station serves the MBTA Red Line in Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Central Square. The station opened in 1912 as part of the original Cambridge tunnel extension, making it one of the oldest subway stops in the country still in operation. Its platforms feature checkerboard-patterned tile work in bands of red, orange, blue, and yellow, a design element used throughout the Red Line's older stations to help riders identify stops by color and pattern. The station sits underground beneath Massachusetts Avenue and is operated by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Checkerboard Mosaic Tiles at Central Station in Cambridge

Interior view of Alewife Station's multilevel parking garage with exposed concrete structure and metal framework.
Alewife Station, the northern terminus of the MBTA Red Line, opened in 1985 and was designed by architect Ted Ashton with structural work by Paul Rudolph, whose signature exposed-truss roof and raw concrete forms define the terminal. The station sits atop a large multilevel parking garage, one of the largest transit parking facilities in the MBTA system, built to serve commuters from Cambridge and the northwestern suburbs. Its Brutalist design, unusual for a transit hub, has made it a subject of architectural debate since it opened. The garage and station remain in daily operation, connecting Red Line trains with bus routes and the Minuteman Bikeway.

Exposed Trusses and Parking Garage at Alewife Station

Andrew Station MBTA Red Line platform corridor with red structural beams and white tile walls, Boston.
Andrew Station serves the MBTA Red Line in the Dorchester section of South Boston, opened in 1873 as a stop on the Old Colony Railroad before later becoming part of the Red Line's Ashmont branch. The station sits below street level, with elevators and turnstiles connecting the mezzanine to the platforms. It functions as a transfer point for local bus routes serving Dorchester and South Boston.

Andrew Station elevator access, MBTA Red Line, Boston

Posted protest message at South Station in Boston quoting anti-oppression text about marginalized communities.
South Station is Boston's primary intercity transportation hub, serving Amtrak, MBTA commuter rail, the Red Line, and Silver Line bus connections. A paper flyer posted near the terminal paraphrases Martin Niemöller's post-World War II confession about political complacency under Nazi rule, updating its list of targeted groups to trans people, immigrants, and students. The original quote is widely used in political and activist messaging to warn against staying silent as different groups are singled out one after another.

“First They Came for the Trans Folks” Flyer at South Station

Hynes Convention Center station platform on the MBTA Green Line in Boston, showing green support columns and yellow safety stripe.
Hynes Convention Center station sits on the MBTA Green Line in Boston's Back Bay, named for the adjacent convention center at 900 Boylston Street. The platform serves westbound trolleys toward Kenmore Square and the B, C, and D branches beyond. It's one of the system's older stops, dating to the original Boylston Street subway extension of the early 20th century, and remains at street level below Newbury and Boylston streets rather than deep underground like many downtown stations.

Green Line Platform at Hynes Convention Center Station

Metro Transit light rail train crossing Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night.
Metro Transit's light rail system connects downtown Minneapolis with St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs, carrying passengers on the Blue and Green Lines. The Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue station serves as a key downtown stop, positioned near First Avenue and the district's cluster of bars, restaurants, and music venues.

METRO Green Line Train Crossing Hennepin Avenue in the Warehouse District

Bryn Mawr Station platform under construction for the Metro Transit Green Line Extension in Minneapolis at sunset.
Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis is shown at sunset. This station is a part of the Metro Transit Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT).

Bryn Mawr Station Platform Under Construction at Dusk

Metro Transit Blue Line train stopped at Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis with passengers boarding at night.
A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train is stopped at the Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004 as the Hiawatha Line, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.

Riders Board a Blue Line Train at Cedar-Riverside Station

Royalston Avenue station platform under construction for the Minneapolis Green Line Extension light rail project.
Construction is underway for the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station, a key component of the Green Line Extension project in Minneapolis.

Royalston Avenue Station Platform on the Green Line Extension

Light rail track switches under construction at sunset along the METRO Green Line Extension in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Construction of the METRO Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project, is underway in St. Louis Park, MN. This expansion aims to connect St. Paul and Eden Prairie, enhancing public transportation options in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The project involves significant infrastructure development, including new tracks, stations, and bridges, to integrate light rail service into the existing transit network.

Track Switches at Sunset Along the METRO Green Line Extension

Excavated light rail tunnel construction site with red and white building and Minneapolis skyline in background.
Construction is underway on the Kenilworth LRT Tunnel in Minneapolis, a key component of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension.

Aerial View of Kenilworth Tunnel Construction Near Downtown Minneapolis

Minnesota Vikings and Metro Transit
Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

Metro Transit and Minnesota Vikings

New Green Line train at support facility
A new Green Line train that's currently running on the Blue Line at the Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

New Metro Transit Green Line Train

Metro Transit light rail train at the support facility
Metro Transit’s Light Rail Support Facility on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis. The facility is home the staff and equipment for the Green Line.

Metro Transit Light Rail Train

MBTA Orange Line train 1470 stopped at Forest Hills Station in Boston with track sparks visible on the rails.
Forest Hills Station is the southern terminus of the MBTA Orange Line, serving the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. The station opened in 1987 as part of the Southwest Corridor Project, which relocated the Orange Line underground and to grade after the demolition of the old Washington Street Elevated. It also connects riders to the MBTA Commuter Rail's Needham Line and several bus routes, making it a key transfer point for southern Boston and the surrounding suburbs. Train 1470 belongs to the Orange Line's newer fleet of cars, built by CRRC to replace the system's older 1979-built rolling stock.

Orange Line Train 1470 at Forest Hills Station

MBTA Blue Line train 0757 stopped at Aquarium Station in Boston with passengers on the platform.
Aquarium Station sits beneath State Street in downtown Boston, named for the New England Aquarium just above its entrance. It's one of four downtown stops on the MBTA Blue Line, which runs between Bowdoin and Wonderland. The station dates to 1904, when it opened as part of the original East Boston Tunnel — the first underwater transit tunnel built in the United States. Wonderland, the line's northern terminus in Revere, opened in 1954 and takes its name from a long-closed amusement park and greyhound track that once stood nearby.

Blue Line Train Bound for Wonderland at Aquarium Station

State Station platform on the MBTA Orange Line in Boston features distinctive red tile columns and yellow safety stripe.
State Station connects to the Blue Line, making it one of the few downtown Boston stops where the two lines meet. The station sits beneath State and Devonshire streets, serving the Financial District and buildings near the Old State House. It occupies part of the Washington Street Tunnel, which opened in 1915 as one of the earliest segments of Boston's rapid transit system. Orange Line trains here run between Oak Grove and Forest Hills, connecting the North Shore commuter routes to Boston's southern neighborhoods.

Orange Line Platform at State Station, Boston

MBTA train 3704 displays Boston Marathon advertising wrap with runner imagery and charitable messaging at a subway platform.
The Boston Marathon, first run in 1897, is the world's oldest annual marathon and finishes each year on Boylston Street after a course that begins in Hopkinton. Bank of America has served as the race's presenting sponsor since 2007, backing both the elite competition and its charitable fundraising arm. "Miles for Miracles" is the official marathon program of Boston Children's Hospital, allowing runners to earn bib entries in exchange for raising money for the hospital's patient programs. MBTA transit ads promoting the race and its associated causes typically run each spring in the weeks leading up to Marathon Monday.

Boston Marathon Ad Wrap on an MBTA Train Near Government Center

Tufts Medical Center MBTA Orange Line station entrance stairway in Boston with orange panels and yellow safety stripe.
Tufts Medical Center station serves the MBTA Orange Line at the edge of Chinatown, with an entrance on Washington Street near the hospital campus it's named for. The station opened in 1987 as part of the Orange Line's relocation from the old Washington Street Elevated to the current Southwest Corridor alignment. It sits between Chinatown and Back Bay stations, giving riders a direct connection to the medical center and the surrounding downtown blocks.

Stairway at Tufts Medical Center Station, Boston

Big crowds waiting for Downtown Minneapolis trains
Crowds gather at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Downtown Minneapolis on the evening of April 6.

Late Night Crowds at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station

Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit station illuminated at dusk during final construction in Minneapolis.
The Bassett Creek Valley Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station in Minneapolis, photographed in March 2024, is part of the Southwest LRT Green Line Extension project.

Bassett Creek Valley Station at Night on the Green Line Extension

TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders on the platform at Warehouse District/Hennepin Station in downtown Minneapolis.
TRIP Outreach workers engage with riders at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Station, a key Light Rail Transit (LRT) stop in downtown Minneapolis. TRIP Outreach workers on the platform.

Outreach Workers Meet Riders on the Hennepin Station Platform

Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis during early evening light.
The Northstar Line commuter train crosses a railway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, as observed in March 2024. The Northstar Line began service in 2009, utilizing existing freight rail corridors and new infrastructure.

Northstar Train Crossing the Mississippi River at Dusk

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train with neon signage crosses Lowry Avenue Bridge over Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train crosses the Mississippi River on the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The annual train raises money and collects food donations for local food banks as it travels across North America during the holiday season. The decorated cars are part of a long-running program that has generated millions of dollars and millions of pounds of food donations since it began in 1999.

Holiday Train Crossing the Lowry Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon Christmas lights in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Elf and Stocking Lights on the CPKC Holiday Train

CPKC Holiday Train decorated with neon Christmas figures, gifts, and logos at night in Minneapolis.
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is lit up in Minneapolis on Dec. 11, 2023. The train’s decorated cars feature holiday figures, gifts, and the CPKC logo as part of the annual rail tour supporting food bank donations.

CPKC Holiday Train’s Illuminated Boxcar Display

CPKC Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon lights and Christmas imagery at night in Minneapolis.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in Minneapolis on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Elf and Gift Displays on the CPKC Holiday Train in Minneapolis

Live band performs on the illuminated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stage in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Band Performs Aboard the CPKC Holiday Train in St. Louis Park

Crowd gathers at night to view the illuminated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train decorated with colorful neon lights in St. Louis
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on December 11, 2023. The rail company says they’ve raised more than $22.5 million dollars and 5 million pounds of food for local food banks since the tradition began 25 years ago.

Crowds Gather for the CPKC Holiday Train in St. Louis Park

Welders work on rail infrastructure at night during Southwest LRT Green Line extension construction in Minneapolis.
The Southwest LRT Green Line extension is a light-rail project adding roughly 14.5 miles of track between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie, with new stations planned through St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. Metro Transit and the Metropolitan Council are overseeing the build, which has faced repeated delays and cost overruns since construction began in 2018. Night and weekend shifts are common on the line, since crews often need to weld and place rail sections along active freight corridors and street rights-of-way without disrupting daytime traffic. Once complete, the extension will connect to the existing Green Line, giving Eden Prairie and Hopkins a direct rail link into downtown Minneapolis.

Welders Work Pipeline Near Bryn Mawr Station at Dusk

Metro Transit Cedar-Riverside light rail station platform at night in Minneapolis.
Metro Transit Cedar–Riverside station in South Minneapolis in August 2023.

Mural-Lined Platform at Cedar-Riverside Station at Night

Red bicycle and pedestrian detour sign stands among overgrown vegetation along the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.
Nature taking back a trail after it was closed for Light Rail train construction.

Overgrown Detour Sign on the Cedar Lake Trail During SWLRT Construction

Workers construct elevated platform structures for Bryn Mawr Station on Minneapolis's Southwest Light Rail Transit line.
Bryn Mawr Station is under construction along the Cedar Lake Trail corridor in Minneapolis as part of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (Green Line) extension. Operated by Metro Transit under Metropolitan Council oversight, the new line will connect downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie and other western suburbs. Steel framing and elevated platform structures mark the station's progress within the broader 14.5-mile light rail expansion project.

Steel Framing Rises at Bryn Mawr Station on the Southwest LRT Line

Construction crane and excavated tunnel site along Kenilworth Trail during Southwest Light Rail Transit project in Minneapolis.
The Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) line runs through a below-grade corridor along the Kenilworth Trail in Minneapolis, connecting the city to Eden Prairie via Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park. Metropolitan Council's Metro Transit oversees the project, which required excavating a shallow tunnel section through the narrow Kenilworth corridor to avoid disrupting the adjacent bike and pedestrian trail.

Crane Work Over the Kenilworth Trail Excavation Site

Light rail train and hazy wildfire skies in Minneapolis
A Metro Transit Light Rail train bound for the Mall of America travels through Minneapolis under a sky choked with smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Metro Transit train near hazy Minneapolis skyline

Two Metro Transit blue and yellow light rail trains on parallel tracks in Minneapolis with brick buildings behind.
Metro Transit light rail trains operate on tracks in downtown Minneapolis, connecting the city with surrounding areas. The Blue Line, visible here, began service in 2004, providing a vital link between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Mall of America, and downtown Minneapolis.

Blue Line Trains Bound for Minneapolis and St. Paul

Northstar commuter train number 501 stops at a downtown Minneapolis station near construction.
The Northstar Line, operated by Metro Transit, provides commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minnesota. Introduced in 2009, the Northstar Line was developed to offer an alternative to highway travel and reduce traffic congestion along the U.S. Route 10 corridor.

Northstar Locomotive 501 at Target Field Station

Trash and debris litter railroad tracks at Cedar-Riverside LRT station in Minneapolis at night.
Discarded needles and trash line the tracks at the Cedar-Riverside LRT station.

Dirty Rails at Cedar-Riverside Station at Night

JR Yoyogi Station in Tokyo's Shibuya ward illuminates at dusk with commuters gathered beneath its distinctive tower structure.
JR Yoyogi Station sits in Tokyo's Shibuya ward, serving as a stop on the Yamanote and Chuo-Sobu lines. Operated by JR East, the station opened in 1906 and connects riders traveling between Shinjuku and Harajuku. Its position along the Yamanote loop makes it a minor but steady transfer point within the wider Tokyo commuter rail network.

JR Yoyogi Station Entrance at Dusk

JR East trains with light trails cross the Kanda River on an elevated viaduct near Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo at night.
Elevated JR East rail lines cross the Kanda River near Ochanomizu Station in Tokyo's Chiyoda and Bunkyo wards. The Chuo and Sobu lines run along this stretch of viaduct, passing above the river and near the historic Ochanomizu Bridge, a steel arch structure built in the early 20th century. The area is a long-established rail corridor connecting central Tokyo to western suburbs, with dense commercial and office development lining both banks.

Train Light Trails Above the Kanda River at Ochanomizu

Crowds of commuters gather at the Lumine 2 concourse entrance near Odakyu and Keio Line transfers at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.
Shinjuku Station in Tokyo serves as a major interchange connecting the Odakyu Line, Keio Line, Toei Oedo Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line, making it one of the busiest rail hubs in the world. The Lumine 2 building, visible at this concourse entrance, houses retail shops directly integrated into the station complex. This area functions as a key pedestrian junction where commuters transfer between private railway lines and Tokyo's subway network. The was taken on March 11, 2023, during a period when mask-wearing remained common practice in Japan.

Ticket Gates Near the Lumine 2 Entrance at Shinjuku Station

Blue and white logo decal for a Shinkansen N700A series high-speed train operated by JR Central in Japan.
This logo decal marks a Shinkansen N700A series train operated in Japan's high-speed rail network. The N700A, an upgraded version of the original N700 series, entered service in 2013 with improved braking systems and active suspension technology. Operated primarily by JR Central and JR West on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines, these trains connect major cities including Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka at speeds up to 300 km/h.

“N700A” Logo Decal on a Tokaido Shinkansen Train

Person walking along a platform at Kyoto Station with multiple rail tracks and overhead wires visible.
Kyoto Station serves as the primary rail terminal for Kyoto, Japan, linking Japan Railways lines with the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train service. The station's extensive network of tracks and elevated platforms accommodates both long-distance and regional trains connecting Kyoto to Osaka, Tokyo, and other cities across the Kansai region. Opened in its current form in 1997, the complex ranks among Japan's busiest transit hubs, moving commuters and travelers throughout the day.

Passenger Waiting on Platform 8, Kyoto Station

Green vintage commuter train stopped at a platform in Kyoto Station, Japan.
A vintage green railcar sits at a platform in Kyoto Station, one of Japan's busiest rail hubs and a major interchange for JR West and Shinkansen services. Cars painted in this dark green livery were common on regional commuter and local lines throughout the Kansai region in the late 20th century. The station itself serves as a central transfer point connecting Kyoto to Osaka, Nara, and other destinations across the Kinki region.

Vintage Green Local Train, Kyoto Station Platform

Underground platform at Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway's Tōzai Line.
Karasuma Oike Station is an underground transfer station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, situated beneath the intersection of Karasuma-dōri and Oike-dōri in central Kyoto. The station serves as the meeting point between the Karasuma Line, which opened in 1981, and the Tōzai Line, added in 1997 to create a cross-city transfer hub. Platform 2 serves Tōzai Line trains bound for Kokusaikaikan, connecting riders to destinations in northern Kyoto. The station's central location makes it one of the busiest interchange points in the city's subway network.

Tōzai Line Platform, Karasuma Oike Station, Kyoto

Yellow and blue JR West track maintenance vehicle MO-5527 parked on rail lines near Kyoto Station.
This yellow and blue rail vehicle, numbered MO-5527, is stationed near Kyoto Station on JR West's network. Multipurpose maintenance vehicles like this one operate on standard rail lines to inspect, adjust, and repair track infrastructure, often running during off-peak hours or scheduled service gaps. Kyoto Station serves as a major hub connecting JR West conventional lines with the Tokaido Shinkansen, making regular track upkeep essential to maintaining safe, high-frequency operations.

JR West Rail Maintenance Vehicle MO-5527, Kyoto Station

JR East E231 Series train bound for Chiba at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo during evening hours.
The E231 series train pictured here runs on JR East's Sobu Line, which links central Tokyo to Chiba Prefecture. JR East introduced the E231 fleet in 2000 as a successor to the older 103 and 201 series trains, building it with a stainless-steel body and a wide-door layout meant to speed passenger boarding during rush hour. Destination and train-number displays like the "1930B" and "Chiba" readouts on this unit's front panel use LED technology that JR East rolled out fleet-wide in the early 2000s to replace analog signage. The Sobu Line's rapid and local services share track with the Chuo Line through central Tokyo, feeding into major hubs such as Shinjuku and Akihabara before continuing east toward Chiba.

Sobu Line Train “1930B” Departs for Chiba Amid Shinjuku Neon

Rail tracks and maintenance equipment below Kabukicho district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, illuminated by neon signs at night.
Shinjuku's rail corridor runs just below Kabukicho, Tokyo's largest entertainment and nightlife district, packed with bars, theaters, and neon-clad storefronts advertising everything from pachinko parlors to karaoke lounges. The tracks belong to lines converging on Shinjuku Station, which handles more daily passengers than any other station in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Maintenance equipment and signal gantries along the right-of-way are routine fixtures of Japan's rail system, which prioritizes nightly track inspection and repair during the narrow hours when trains stop running.

Night Maintenance Along the Tracks Below Kabukicho’s Neon Skyline

A JR East E233 series commuter train approaches an illuminated platform at a Tokyo rail yard at night.
This train is a JR East E233 series electric multiple unit, the standard commuter rolling stock introduced in 2006 across several Tokyo-area lines including the Chuo, Keihin-Tohoku, and Saikyo lines. Each set typically runs as a ten-car formation with a top speed of 120 km/h, built with a lightweight stainless-steel body and regenerative braking system. The dense overhead gantry structure supplies power through a 1,500-volt DC catenary, a standard configuration on JR East's electrified suburban network.

E233 Series Train Arriving Through the Rail Yard at Night

A red Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line train approaches the platform at Ikebukuro station in Tokyo.
A Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line train approaches its terminal platforms during a March 2023 visit. The Marunouchi Line, one of Tokyo’s earliest postwar subway routes, opened in 1954 and played a key role in connecting the expanding Yamanote district centers with government and commercial areas in central Tokyo. Ikebukuro, the northern terminus of the line, is one of Tokyo’s busiest rail hubs, jointly served by JR East, the Seibu and Tobu railway networks, and several Metro lines. The station complex was heavily rebuilt throughout the late 20th century to handle increasing commuter volumes, resulting in the multi-level platform and passageway layout still in use today.

Marunouchi Line Train Entering Yotsuya-Sanchome Station

okyo Metro Safety Poster – “Rushing Is Dangerous”
A safety poster inside a Tokyo Metro station warns passengers not to rush onto closing trains. Tokyo’s subway operators, including Tokyo Metro and Toei, use a mix of mascots and bold graphic styles to discourage last-second boarding, which remains one of the most common causes of platform accidents and door malfunctions. These posters are typically placed on or near platform screen doors, which have been installed progressively across the network since the early 2000s to reduce injuries and improve train-dwell consistency. The messaging reflects Japan’s broader public-transportation safety culture: preventing delays, protecting passengers, and maintaining precise headways in some of the most heavily used rail corridors in the world. This particular design features a cartoon warning style common in Metro stations along lines such as the Marunouchi, Yamanote interchanges, and the Keisei connection points at Ueno and Nippori.

Tokyo Metro Safety Poster – “Rushing Is Dangerous”

Marunouchi Line stairwell in Tokyo Metro with exposed black conduit and red brick walls.
The Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro's first subway route, opened in stages between 1954 and 1962 and remains one of the busiest lines in the system, linking Ogikubo and Ikebukuro with Tokyo Station and Ginza. Its red trains and red line color on Tokyo Metro maps have marked it since construction. Many of its original stations kept postwar-era finishes, with tiled walls and exposed conduit runs left uncovered along stairwells and platform ceilings. The line runs largely underground except for a short elevated stretch near Ochanomizu, where it crosses the Kanda River in view of Ochanomizu Station.

Exposed Conduit Over Stairwell on the Marunouchi Line

Overhead directional sign reading "Keisei Line" in Japanese and English at Nippori Station in Tokyo.
Nippori Station sits on the boundary of Arakawa and Taito wards, where JR East's Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Joban lines meet the Keisei Electric Railway's Main Line. The JR station opened in 1905; Keisei's adjacent station followed in 1931, giving the interchange its long-standing role as a transfer point between the city's loop line and the Keisei network. That connection matters chiefly for the Keisei Skyliner, which uses this line to reach Narita International Airport in about 40 minutes from Nippori, making the station a common stop for travelers switching from JR trains to airport-bound service. The elevated steel walkway and directional signage marking the transfer date to the station's postwar rebuilding and have changed little since, even as ridership through the interchange has grown with airport traffic.

Weathered Signage Pointing to the Keisei Line at Nippori Station

Blue and red striped stairs at Keisei Line transfer point in Nippori Station, Tokyo.
Nippori Station sits on the boundary of Tokyo's Arakawa and Taito wards, where JR East's Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Joban lines meet the Keisei Electric Railway's Main Line. The station opened in 1905 as a stop on what was then the Nippon Railway, decades before Keisei arrived to build its own platforms alongside it. These stairs mark the transfer point to the Keisei side, where riders catch the Skyliner, a limited express that covers the roughly 43 kilometers to Narita International Airport in about 41 minutes. Nippori is one of only two stations, along with Keisei Ueno, where the Skyliner picks up passengers before its nonstop run to the airport. A separate elevated line, the Nippori-Toneri Liner, opened in 2008 and adds a third rail connection from the same complex, making Nippori one of the busier interchange points on Tokyo's northern rail network.

Blue-and-Red Stairs to the Skyliner at Nippori Station

Interior of a JR East E235 series train on Tokyo's Yamanote Line, showing green handholds, white seats, and a passenger with luggage.
JR East's E235 series trains have run on the Yamanote Line since debuting in 2015, replacing the earlier E231-500 fleet on Tokyo's busiest loop. Each car carries LCD passenger information displays above the doors and green-accented straps and seat moquette matching the line's signature color. The Yamanote Line itself covers roughly 34.5 kilometers and links 30 stations, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo Station, completing a full loop in about an hour. JR East designed the E235 with a wider gangway between cars and additional space for luggage and wheelchair users, reflecting the line's mix of commuters and travelers passing through the capital's central terminals.

Lone Passenger with Suitcase Aboard a Yamanote Line Train

Asakusa Station Ginza Line Entrance 4 in Tokyo, marked with station signage and directional indicators.
Asakusa Station serves as the northern terminus of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Japan's oldest subway line, which opened its first stretch between Ueno and Asakusa in 1927. The station carries the designation G-19 and sits in Taito City, within walking distance of Sensō-ji Temple and the Nakamise shopping street. Entrance 4 leads down to the platform level and is marked as the Ginza Line entrance, distinguishing it from the separate Toei Asakusa Line and Tobu Skytree Line stations that share the Asakusa name nearby. The Ginza Line itself runs the length of central Tokyo, linking Asakusa to Shibuya via Ueno, Ginza, and Shimbashi.

Ginza Line Entrance 4 at Asakusa Station

Overhead signal gantries span multiple railway tracks at Nippori Station in Tokyo during twilight hours.
Nippori Station sits in Tokyo's Arakawa and Taito wards, where the Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, and Joban lines share track with the Keisei Main Line toward Narita Airport. JR East and Keisei Electric Railway both operate platforms here, making it one of the few stations in the city where a limousine-style airport train and a local loop line depart from adjacent tracks. The station opened in 1905 as a stop on the Yamanote Line's predecessor route and later expanded as Keisei added its own terminal nearby in the 1930s. Overhead gantries carry the signal and catenary wiring that keep the multiple lines separated as they fan out from the platforms toward the rail yards to the north.

Night View of Rail Yard Tracks Near Nippori Station, Tokyo

Passengers walk on the platform at Shiodome Station, a driverless Yurikamome automated guideway transit stop in Tokyo with platform screen doors.
Shiodome Station serves as an elevated stop on the Yurikamome, the automated guideway transit line that links Shimbashi to the waterfront district of Odaiba. Opened in 1995 and fully driverless, the Yurikamome runs on rubber tires along an elevated guideway rather than steel rails, allowing tight curves as it winds between the high-rises of the Shiodome redevelopment area. Platform screen doors run the length of the station, a standard feature on the line since its automated trains have no onboard conductor to monitor boarding. The station takes its name from the Shiodome district, once the site of Japan's first railway freight terminal before its transformation into a business and media hub.

Commuters Walk the Platform at Shiodome Station

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Series 2000 train car interior with bright yellow exterior and open doors at station platform.
The Series 2000 is the newest rolling stock on Tokyo Metro's Marunouchi Line, introduced in 2019 to replace the aging Series 02 fleet. Tokyo Metro designed the trains with a red-and-white livery inspired by the line's original 1954 cars, though station platform doors and car exteriors elsewhere on the system are often finished in the line's signature yellow. Each ten-car train runs fully automated under ATO, with drivers on board mainly to operate doors and handle emergencies. The Marunouchi Line connects Ikebukuro and Ogikubo via central Tokyo hubs including Tokyo Station and Shinjuku, carrying more than 700,000 passengers daily. Numbered door markers, like the one shown, help riders line up in the correct spot for boarding on crowded platforms.

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Series 2000 Doorway

Metro Transit light rail train passes Cedar Riverside Station with historic brick buildings and apartment complex in Minneapolis.
A Metro Transit light rail train, operated by the Metropolitan Council, passes through Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Blue and Green Lines, connecting residents to various parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The surrounding area, including the Riverside Plaza apartment complex visible in the background, has been a significant site for community development and cultural events.

Metro Green Line Train Near Riverside Plaza in Cedar-Riverside

A freight crew member walks near a train during a snowstorm in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
A freight crew member walks alongside HLCX 1070 during a heavy snowstorm at Quincy Street and Eastman Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The locomotive’s headlights cut through the blowing snow as operations continue despite low visibility and freezing conditions. Industrial structures in the background fade into the whiteout, highlighting how rail work persists year-round across the region’s manufacturing and transportation corridors.

Freight Crew Working Through a Green Bay Snowstorm

Mystic Lake wrapped light rail train and Sneaky Petes bar in Downtown Minneapolis
A light rail train branded for the Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel stops at the Warehouse District-Hennepin station in Minneapolis. The station serves the Green Line, which connects downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, and is a popular transit point for events in the Warehouse District.

Mystic Lake Casino Train at Warehouse District Station

Metro Transit blue line light rail train travels through downtown Minneapolis warehouse district near fifth street.
A METRO Blue Line light rail train travels through the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. Operated by Metro Transit, the Blue Line connects downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via the Hiawatha corridor.

Blue Line Train Turning onto North 5th Street, Minneapolis

Metro Transit Blue Line train on an elevated track in Minneapolis after rain.
A Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train operates on an elevated track in Minneapolis. Opened in 2004, the Blue Line connects Minneapolis and Saint Paul, with extensions serving the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and northern suburbs. This elevated segment provides a dedicated right-of-way, ensuring efficient transit operations above street traffic. The light rail system is a crucial element of public transportation in the Twin Cities, linking residential areas with business districts and cultural attractions.

Minneapolis Blue Line Light Rail on Elevated Track

Metro Transit Blue Line light rail train approaching E 26th Street grade crossing in Minneapolis with signal equipment and wet pavement.
A METRO Blue Line light rail train approaches the E 26th Street grade crossing near downtown Minneapolis. The Blue Line, operated by Metro Transit, connects downtown Minneapolis to the Mall of America and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport along a corridor of shared rail and street-level crossings.

Blue Line Train Approaching the E 26th Street Crossing

Franklin Avenue light rail station in South Minneapolis with a squad car
The Franklin Avenue Light Rail station in Minneapolis is a key stop on the Metro Transit Green Line. Opened in 2014 as part of the Central Corridor project, the station serves as a vital link connecting residents and visitors to various parts of the city.

Franklin Ave Light Rail Station with Metro Transit Squad Car

Construction site for Kenilworth Light Rail Transit tunnel under bridge in Minneapolis.
Construction along the Midtown Greenway of what will become the Kenilworth Tunnel and West Lake Street Station. The construction is part of the METRO Green Line Extension light rail project.

Metro Green Line Extension Construction Along the Kenilworth Corridor

Jack Daniel's ad wraps a Minneapolis light rail train beside Cedar Riverside apartments.
A Metro Transit light rail train in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is wrapped with an advertisement for Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. The train features prominent imagery of the brand's iconic bottles, including Tennessee Fire, Tennessee Honey, and Tennessee Apple. In the background, the Cedar Riverside apartment buildings, known for their distinctive modernist architecture and colorful window accents, are visible.

Jack Daniels Advertisement on Minneapolis Light Rail Train

Government Plaza light rail station entrance in downtown Minneapolis with boarded-up glass panels and protective chain barriers.
Government Plaza Station serves the Blue and Green Line light rail routes in downtown Minneapolis, operated by Metro Transit. Located near the Hennepin County Government Center, the stop provides connections toward St. Paul, the Mall of America, and Target Field. The entrance shown here was boarded up along its glass panels during a period of civil unrest in the city in 2021.

Boarded-Up Entrance at Government Plaza Station at Night

New Siemens light rail vehicle wrapped in protective covering on Metro Transit Blue Line tracks in Minneapolis.
A newly delivered Siemens light rail vehicle sits wrapped in protective covering on the Metro Transit Blue Line tracks in Minneapolis. The car is part of an order of new LRVs built to expand and modernize the region's light rail fleet, which serves the Hiawatha corridor and connects to planned Southwest LRT service.

Shrink-Wrapped Siemens LRV Awaits Delivery on Blue Line Tracks