"Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles (rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run."
A study of the different types of train routes, including commuter, intercity and high-speed rail.
Train schedules: Understanding the train schedules and how to read them is crucial in planning your journey. You will learn when the train departs, arrives, and how long the journey will take.
Train fares: Knowing the fare for a train ride can help you plan your budget better. You will learn about different train fares, discounts, and how to book tickets.
Train routes: Understanding train routes can help you plan your journey better. You will learn about different routes and which ones are faster or offer more scenic views.
Train types: Different types of trains are used for various purposes, and each one has its unique features. You will learn about the various types of trains and how they differ.
Train classes: There are different classes of train travel that offer varying levels of comfort and amenities. You will learn about the different classes and how they differ.
Train stations: Train stations play a significant role in your journey. You will learn about different types of train stations, facilities available, and how to navigate through them.
Train safety: Train safety is essential to ensure a smooth and comfortable journey. You will learn about safety measures to follow when traveling by train.
Train etiquette: Train etiquette is essential to avoid inconvenience to other passengers. You will learn about the do's and don'ts of train travel.
Train connections: Train connections are important when traveling long distances. You will learn about how connections work and how to make your journey smooth.
Train disruptions: Train disruptions can be caused by various factors, and they can affect your journey. You will learn about common causes of disruption and how to prepare for them.
Local train routes: These are the shortest train routes that usually run within a city or a few nearby towns.
Regional train routes: These are longer routes that connect small towns, cities, or villages within a particular region.
Intercity train routes: These trains travel within a country from one major city to another and are much faster than regional trains.
High-speed train routes: Also known as bullet trains, the high-speed trains are designed to travel at a speed of over 300 km/hr and serve as a quick means of transportation between major cities.
Express train routes: These trains make limited stops and are faster than normal passenger trains.
Long-distance train routes: These trains traverse through multiple states or countries over a considerable distance, sometimes even overnight journeys.
Cross-country train routes: These trains run across an entire country, starting at the border and ending at another border.
Commuter train routes: These trains run mostly during peak hours in the morning and evening transport working professionals from suburbs or nearby towns to the city center.
Freight train routes: These trains transport bulk goods, raw materials, and finished products across the country or between countries.
Night train routes: These are overnight trains that have sleeper cabins or berths where passengers can comfortably sleep during the journey.
Heritage Train routes: These train routes are designed specifically for tourists and transport them through scenic routes, historical landmarks, and cultural sites while also offering a luxury experience.
Metro and Subway Train routes: These are train-based rapid transit systems designed to ease the city's congestion and provide a swift and cheap means of transportation in heavily populated cities.
"Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains."
"The operation is carried out by a railway company, providing transport between train stations or freight customer facilities."
"Power is provided by locomotives which either draw electric power from a railway electrification system or produce their own power, usually by diesel engines or, historically, steam engines."
"Railways are a safe land transport system when compared to other forms of transport."
"Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo use and energy efficiency."
"But is often less flexible and more capital-intensive than road transport when lower traffic levels are considered."
"The oldest known, man/animal-hauled railways date back to the 6th century BC in Corinth, Greece."
"Rail transport resumed in the mid 16th century in Germany in the form of horse-powered funiculars and wagonways."
"Modern rail transport began with a British steam locomotive in 1802."
"The Locomotion No. 1 became the first steam locomotive to carry passengers on a public rail line, the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825."
"Steam engines brought mainline railways, a key component of the Industrial Revolution."
"The change from canals to railways allowed for 'national markets' in which prices varied little from city to city."
"The use of railway timetables led to standard railway time replacing local mean time."
"The world's first underground railway, the Metropolitan Railway (part of the London Underground), opened in 1863."
"In the 1880s, railway electrification began with tramways and rapid transit systems."
"Starting during the 1940s, steam locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives, with steam becoming rare by the 2000s."
"During the 1960s, electrified high-speed railway systems were introduced in Japan and later in some other countries."
"Switzerland, which has completely electrified its network."
"Following a decline after World War II due to competition from cars and airplanes, rail transport has had a revival in recent decades due to road congestion and rising fuel prices, as well as governments investing in rail as a means of reducing CO2 emissions in the context of concerns about global warming."