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Commuter trains make money but they are not profitable. After paying for staff, rolling stock, station running costs, power, cleaning, track repairs and insurance they are operating in the red and need government funded subsidies.
The value is present in the fact that they get many taxpaying people to their workplace and they massively reduce congestion on the road network and on parking.
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What does passenger trains used for?
Passenger trains are used to transport passengers.
How many passenger trains in India?
there are 5,321 passenger trains in India and the rest are locomotives .
Are cellphones allowed on passenger trains?
Yes, cellphones are allowed on passenger trains, unlike airplanes.
Which is faster a passenger train or a freight train?
Passenger trains are usually faster than freight trains.
Are there passenger trains in Cuba?
Of course! Every country has trains.
What were diese trains used for?
Diesel trains are used for freight and sometimes they're used for passenger trains.
What noise does a train make?
It depends on the type of train and if they are approaching a crossing. Electric trains are much quieter than diesel trains which are quieter than steam trains. Also freight trains and passenger trains sound different. It really does depend on many factors.
Are there any passenger trains from Reno NV to Las Vegas NV?
Are there any passenger trains from Reno,NV to Las Angeles,CA
Why are these so few transcontinental roads and railways in Canada?
Automobiles are more convenient than trains for most people. One must get to the rail station and get there when the train is there. As train traffic declined, railroads ran fewer trains and serviced fewer towns. This lead to still greater decline, Passenger trains also compete with freight trains. If railroads make more money on freight, they were will slight the passenger service in favor of hauling freight.
How do you get trains on simcity 4?
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Why is Passenger called Passenger?
He was always busking on trains. That's what he said in a radio interview!
What types of European passenger trains are there?
There are many different types of passenger train service in Europe depending on the country in question. In general, they can be grouped into three categories, overnight passenger trains, high speed trains, and local trains. It would be useful to visit the website of the rail service in each particular country to see what is available.
