Merseyrail said the next stage of its improvements to underground stations will start on 3 September, when platform one at James Street will close until January 2013.

BBC: Liverpool Central revamped

As such, the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) added platform safety doors to all of its 84 stations, finishing the multi-year construction project in 2011.

BBC: Subway systems by the numbers

While the London Underground has been made more accessible in recent years (more than 60 stations out of 270 are now step-less between the street and the platforms), many Tube stations still present challenges for the disabled due to gaps between the platform and the carriage door.

BBC: London for disabled visitors

Customers using interchange stations with multiple gates need to follow the clearly marked directions to each platform to ensure they are charged for their correct journey.

BBC: Paddington walk incurs ?4.60 erroneous Oyster charge

SocialTV Timeline and the TV AdSync Network comprise the core of ConnecTV's new social television platform that syncs with every show across more than 400 national channels, local stations and regional sports networks.

ENGADGET: ConnecTV adds SocialTV Timeline for mobile, puts chats with stars on a second screen

The MyKOSS platform includes proprietary software designed to scan the Internet for thousands of free streams and radio stations that deliver music and audio content.

ENGADGET: Koss intros Striva headphone systems, lets you stream music over WiFi straight to your ears

Mr. Walker says 142 pairs of "tube" stations are closer by foot than by train, once factoring in time spent descending to and ascending from the platform, and waiting.

WSJ: Timing an Urban Stroll Isn't a Walk in the Park

ConnecTV's new platform syndication opportunity for SocialTV Timeline and the AdSync Network launches with the top broadcast media companies' television stations across America: Belo Corp.

ENGADGET: ConnecTV adds SocialTV Timeline for mobile, puts chats with stars on a second screen