1. CHAPTER 17
RAIL PASSENGER
SERVICES IN U.S.

2. Railway vs. Transit Part of national rail network
Part of national rail network
AREMA/AAR track standards
High speeds
Long routes
Low frequency
Mostly Diesel powered
Dedicated right-of-way
Specialized track design
Lower speeds
Short routes
High frequency
Electrification

3. Types of Rail Transit Others Rail Rapid Transit Light Rail
Rail Rapid Transit
Light Rail
Streetcar/Vintage Trolley
Others
Cable Car
Monorail
Automated People Mover
Downtown People Mover
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4. Minor Segment
Public Awareness
Primary – Exclusive Passenger Service
Ancillary – Mainly Freight

5. • Heavy Rail Transit (Commuter)
• Light Rail Systems

6. Intercity (Amtrak)
Long Haul
Short Haul

7. Other
VIA Rail
Auto Train
Tourist

8. High Speed Rail (HSR)
A rail line and service designed for high speed operations – 125+ mph
Designated Corridors
Passenger Rail Modes are designated by type of service, type of trackage networks they run on and operation speeds

9. HSR Technology Tilting Trains
-Measure used to counteract lateral forces of train through horizontal curves
-Allows a more comfortable ride
Steel wheel
-Most high speed rail systems
-High speeds, but limited
Magnetic Levitation (MagLev)

10. Amtrak Routes