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Goods are transported by pack horse. Goods are also transported around the coast of Britain by ship.
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The hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon are invented.
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The first passenger railway opens.
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The car was invented.
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The first electric traffic lights in Britain are installed in London
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The hovercraft is invented by Christopher Cockerell.
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Speed cameras are introduced into Britain.
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The first Maglev train prototypes are tested in Japan.
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The Segway PT self-balancing personal transport was launched by inventor Dean Kamen.
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The first commercial high speed Maglev train starts operation between Shanghai and its airport.
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Ultra PRT, the first modern commercial Personal Rapid Transit system to be installed. Started operations at Heathrow Airport.