Trains

Trains are a type of transport system that is made by connecting a series of vehicles. It runs or operates on a rail track. These transportation systems are categorized into two. We have passenger trains and cargo trains. Even so, passenger trains are the most popular because many countries are adopting them for human transportation from one point to the next. They are an excellent way of also minimizing traffic congestion.

Different types of Trains

We have numerous types of trains, and they include:

High-speed trains

These are those trains that move at a speed of 125mph and above. These trains are mostly found in developed countries. They are meant to link metropolitan areas that are vast and typically have very few stopovers. For them to go at that speed, dedicated tracks are necessary.

Commuter trains

They also go by the name regional trains. Their purpose is to connect suburban places with the center of the city. People ride these trains as they go to work and come back home. Most of these trains posses electric multiple units. Every unit has motors.

Inner-city trains

These are trains that connect metropolitan areas and travel over a long distance. What makes them different from high-speed trains is that they run at highway speed. Some of these trains have amenities such as dining cars or sleeper-cars.

Light rail

This train is also called a streetcar. They are trains that operate locally. They function in an urban core and at a street-level but with a unique infrastructure. You can think of it as an advanced local bus. The downside to this train is that it does not have a large passenger capacity.

Rapid Transit

This train is also called a metro or subway. It operates in an urban core like the light rail. However, it runs separately from the road traffic and has a larger passenger capacity. These trains run underground or above.

These are the various types of trains we have. They are all unique and very efficient in what they do. They are a dependable means of transport.

By Lorah