1. Most of us use public transport to get to work.
Public transport is used bu us to get to work.
2. Within 5 years, the railway was carrying over 7 million passengers annually.
Within a few years, over 7 million passengers annually was being carried by the railway.
3. Engineers have greatly improved the safety of railroad cars over years.
The safety of railroad cars has been greatly improved by engineers over years.
4. Werner von Siemens constructed the first electric locomotive.
The first electric locomotive was constructed by Werner von Siemens.
5. Railroads are increasingly adopting long welded rails.
Long welded rails are being increasingly adopted by railroads.