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| What
is Commuter Rail?
Generally defined as passenger train service that operates on existing freight railroad tracks. Primarily operates during "peak" travel times, usually during morning and afternoon/evening rush hours. Trains run inbound to the city center in the morning and outbound to suburban areas in the evening. Can also accommodate reverse commuters (passengers traveling to suburban areas for work) and other travel times, such as midday, evening and weekend hours. Commuter rail systems are integrated with other transit services, such as bus systems, to encourage transfers throughout the region.
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