It was used to fuel their steam engines, which was their method of locomotion back then.
Diesel trains are used for freight and sometimes they're used for passenger trains.
Passenger trains are used to transport passengers.
Yes Most trains are symmetrical, they have no "front" and "back".
steam engine trains.
Travel was slow back then. People used horses and buggies. Trains were also available to some. Boats could also be used.
All trains are noisy. Underground trains sound noisier because the tunnel reflects the noise back.
Coal is still used in many steam engines today. Coal is not used on diesel trains or electric trains simply because it is not fuel for them. Electric trains and diesel trains are the most common trains in use, and not trains capable of using coal, because they are more efficent and much less costly to maintain.
Japanese Trains
Depending on the time period, they used trains over land, and ships over water.
Camel trains were the best use though they also used steam trains way back in the olden days. Camel trains took over 5 days to reach kalgoorlie and Coolgardie then they had to keep going back and forth every time; they did eventually work out shifts for everyone.
why commuters don't used the trains