[Talk-transit] commuter rail

[André Joost]

Am 04.10.11 21:40, schrieb Michael von Glasow:

>
> You might want to add some characteristics that generally distinguish
> such services from ordinary rail connections:
>
> - Metropolitan area (city and surroundings)
> - Schedules with frequent runs at mostly constant intervals (such as
> every 20 minutes)
> - Relatively short distance between stops (shorter than ordinary rail
> services)
> - Often special rolling stock, optimized for acceleration and quick
> boarding

... not forgetting wheelchair-friendly boarding.

Greetings,
André Joost