Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:train
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| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
commuter rail
|
| gptkbp:benefit |
environmentally friendly
reduces road congestion supports urban sprawl |
| gptkbp:challenge |
coordination with other transport modes
requires significant infrastructure investment |
| gptkbp:commonIn |
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia gptkb:Europe gptkb:North_America |
| gptkbp:connects |
satellite towns to cities
suburbs to city centers |
| gptkbp:distinctiveFeature |
gptkb:railway_station
intercity rail |
| gptkbp:example |
gptkb:London_Overground
gptkb:Caltrain_(San_Francisco_Bay_Area) gptkb:RER_(France) gptkb:S-Bahn_(Germany) gptkb:Mumbai_Suburban_Railway gptkb:Sydney_Trains |
| gptkbp:features |
dedicated tracks
frequent service during peak hours higher capacity than light rail multiple stops uses electric or diesel trains |
| gptkbp:frequency |
high during rush hours
lower during off-peak hours |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Suburban Railway
|
| gptkbp:infrastructure |
stations
ticketing systems depots signaling systems |
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
private companies
public transport authorities |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
urban areas
metropolitan areas |
| gptkbp:peakUsage |
commuter hours
|
| gptkbp:publicTransit |
integrated with other public transport
zone-based fares |
| gptkbp:purpose |
transport passengers between city centers and suburbs
|
| gptkbp:rollingStock |
electric multiple units
diesel multiple units |
| gptkbp:trackGauge |
standard gauge
broad gauge (in some countries) |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Metrobús
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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