bus A large road vehicle that carries passengers along a fixed route. bʌs train A railway vehicle that carries passengers between stations. treɪn subway An underground urban railway system, especially in North American English. ˈsʌbˌweɪ tram A passenger vehicle that runs on rails along city streets. træm ferry A boat that regularly carries passengers across a body of water. ˈfɛri station A place where trains or other public transport services stop for passengers. ˈsteɪʃən bus stop A marked place where buses collect and drop off passengers. platform A raised area beside a railway track where passengers board trains. ˈplætˌfɔrm line A named or numbered route within a transport network. laɪn route The path followed by a bus, train, or other service. ruːt ticket A paper or electronic record that permits a passenger to travel. ˈtɪkɪt one-way ticket A ticket for travel to a destination without a return journey. single ticket A ticket valid for one journey or a limited travel period. fare The amount of money charged for a public transport journey. fɛr transit card A reusable card used to pay for public transport journeys. ticket machine A self-service machine that sells or adds credit to transport tickets. next stop The first stop that a service will reach from its current position. take the bus To use a bus to travel somewhere. buy a ticket To pay for permission to make a public transport journey. top up To add money or travel credit to a transport card. check in To touch a card or device to a reader when starting a journey. check out To touch a card or device to a reader when ending a journey. transfer To change from one public transport service or line to another. trænsˈfɝ get off To leave a bus, train, tram, or other public vehicle. change lines To leave one transport line and continue on another. Where do I transfer? A question used to ask where to change services or lines. Which platform do I need? A question used to ask where the correct train will depart. Does this bus go to the city centre? A question used to check whether a bus serves the required destination. commuter train A train that links a city with nearby residential areas. mobile ticket A digital ticket stored and displayed on a mobile device. 