commuter train

Rush hour rail

A commuter train is a passenger rail service connecting suburbs and outlying areas to a city center, designed for daily travel to and from work.

Unlike subways or intercity trains, commuter trains typically run longer distances with fewer stops, serving workers who live outside urban cores: She takes the commuter train in from New Jersey every morning.

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Limited-stop rail service

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Individually owned vehicle

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