Regional rail

Inter-urban passenger train with frequent stops Clockwise from top left: A Northern Trains Class 156 at Dewsbury station, England A V/Line VLocity at Sunshine station, Australia An Ferrovie del Sud Est Pesa Atribo at Martina Franca station, Italy A Deutsche Bahn DBpzfa double-decker carriage at Falkenberg (Elster) station, Germany An Indian Railways WAG-5P arrives at Odela station, India A West Japan Railway 521-100 series passing between Nose and Unoke, Japan Regional rail is a public rail transport service that operates between towns and cities. These trains operate with more stops than inter-city rail, and unlike commuter rail,[citation needed] operate beyond the limits of urban areas, connecting smaller cities and towns. In North America (e.g. the United States), "regional rail" is often used as a synonym for "commuter rail", often using "commuter rail" to refer to systems that primarily or only offer service during rush hour while using "regional rail" to refer to systems that offer all-day service. In Europe, regional trains have their own category, often abbreviated to R (RB in Germany) or L (for local train). Characteristics Part of a series onRail transport History Company