Transportation Movies

This 2001 Nine special tells the story of St. Louis-based Trans World Airlines (TWA). The story of how the company went from barnstorming to...

A technical documentary on the development of improved railway brake materials to increase performance and durability.

For the past ten years, Jürgen Henn has filmed over-height trucks crashing into the 11foot8 train bridge affectionately nicknamed the "Can...

The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs...

The electrification of the London Midland Region main line between London, Manchester and Liverpool at 25KV AC, using overhead wires and drawing...

On 24th March 1968 an Aer Lingus plane carrying 61 passengers and crew crashed into the sea just off the Tuskar Rock lighthouse off the Wexford...

A bus stop on an industrial highway in New Jersey becomes the focus of a timely and intimate examination of marginalized lives in America. 'The #1...

This feature documentary studies one of the city’s most visible yet most anonymous character: the taxi driver. Filmed by day and night, the...

Rhode Island slashed its public transportation budget in September, leaving bus riders struggling as they attempt to get to work, school, doctor...

The pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the most important religious journeys for millions of people around the world. But how to get there? This...

How the London Transport Board, with the aid of modern technology, is tackling the problems brought about by an ever increasing volume of traffic....

Black sleeping-car porters who worked on Canada's railways from the early 1900s through the 1960s were proud men and well-respected by their...

An urban documentary illuminating the struggles of pedestrians, bike and skateboard commuters in Charleston, SC experience on a daily basis.

This feature length documentary explores the ravages of American suburban sprawl, what America has lost as a result, and the perils we face if we...

Continuing the study of the normal tasks performed by a permanent-way gang, this film deals with the maintenance of switches, common crossings and...

A small group of activists take on systemic racism and prejudice in Baltimore's public transportation, battling against the odds to create a brighter...

This short documentary shows how a city's water supply is purified at a filtration plant. The complex system of the underground mains that supply all...

Film charting the development of the London bus from 1829 to 1979, with the 150th anniversary of Shilibeer's first service, featuring a procession of...