Street running train

Routing of a railroad track directly on public streets Green Line E branch trains street-running along Huntington Avenue at Riverway station in Boston in 2025 A street-running train is a train that runs on a track built on public streets. The rails are embedded in the roadway, and the train shares the street with other users, such as pedestrians, cars and cyclists, thus often being referred to as running in mixed traffic. Trams and, less frequently, light rail trains run on streets. Street-running trains travel more slowly than trains on dedicated rights-of-way and can be delayed by motor vehicles. Stations on such routes are rare and may appear similar in style to a tram stop, but often lack platforms, pedestrian islands, or other amenities. In some cases, passengers may wait on a distant sidewalk, then board or disembark by crossing the traffic. Examples The following list is non-inclusive of tram and light rail systems and is otherwise non-exhaustive. Argentina Salto Grande Bridge over the dam Buenos Aires: in the past, street-running trains ran through the city streets. Trains run by Villa 21-24. Australia Operational instances: Maryborough, Queensland: Kent Street 610mm gauge