I like watching the other half of the bus while riding these. It's a cool effect, seeing the whole "room" oscillate through the "doorway", while I feel like I'm standing still.
Edit: The article has a video of this effect near the bottom.
havnagiggle•20m ago
The trains around Munich, Germany were fantastic for that effect. 15+ cars long with wide, open pivots.
Lio•16m ago
Yep I find the Elizabeth Line in London has this effect too.
I find it a bit freaky to be honest but you do get used to it.
Aachen•11m ago
Most metros are like this no? Not much seating, just articulated open tubes(-in-tubes)
Reason077•19m ago
> “The articulated bus is a common sight everywhere”
Certainly not in London where they were famously banned in 2009.
Now days they’re uncommon throughout the UK, with UK cities having a preference for double-deckers. You do see them in use as shuttles at some UK airports, though.
bell-cot•19m ago
Call me a fossil, but double-decker busses just seem so much cooler. Without all the added engineering complexity, costs, and footprint.
Aachen•12m ago
Boarding times though? I agree of course about the cool factor and I was sure to ride one when visiting London, but afaik the slower (dis)embarking times are why double-decked trains are primarily used on intercity trains and not on commuter/local trains or light rail (metro etc.). Not sure it has anything to do with your age sir ^^
happytoexplain•40m ago
Edit: The article has a video of this effect near the bottom.
havnagiggle•20m ago
Lio•16m ago
I find it a bit freaky to be honest but you do get used to it.
Aachen•11m ago