excursion train

Scenic journey rail

An excursion train is a train operating for pleasure rather than regular transportation—typically a special trip to a scenic destination, historic railway, or event.

The term often applies to heritage railways running vintage equipment for tourists: We took an excursion train through the mountain pass.

Also used for any train chartered for a specific outing.

Opposites
purpose of travel

excursion traincommuter train

Mass transit for workers

commuter rail · commuter service · shuttle train · suburban train · morning commute

frequency and regularity

excursion trainscheduled service

Transport operating on fixed times

routine service

cargo type

excursion trainfreight train

Rail vehicle hauling cargo

cargo train · goods train · mail train

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G