Urban rail adventures
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- See Public transportation for practical information about urban rail transport.
Urban rail includes rail-based public transportation in urban areas, including rapid transit (also known as underground, subway, or metro), light rail, trams (streetcars), S-Bahn, and more exotic systems, such as funiculars, monorails and cable cars.
UnderstandMany cities around the world have well developed, efficient and effective public transport systems.
Living rail systemsThe systems below are not mere tourist attractions, but are part of the living fabric of their cities, taking local commuters from one place to another, but also providing a fascinating insight into how life is lived.
Historic urban rail systemsThe urban rail systems below are run primarily for tourists and only have a limited length of track. They still provide a great way to view parts of the city, even if the rest of the population has little use for them.
Cross-border systemsSome border cities may have rail lines that cross an international border. This is most common in the Schengen Area, where border controls between member states have been largely eliminated.
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