commuter cars

Train cars, passengers

Commuter cars are vehicles designed for daily travel between home and work, typically prioritizing fuel efficiency and practicality over performance or luxury.

The term usually suggests compact or mid-size sedans suitable for highway driving and parking in urban areas: She bought a reliable commuter car to handle the forty-mile round trip.

On railroads, commuter cars are passenger coaches on trains serving suburban routes.

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