Different Types of Rail
The Get On Board Georgia rail vision goes to great lengths to propose a network of layered service types. Different modes of rail transit all interconnect, overlap, and generally build off of one another to create an complete system intended to meet a wide variety of travel needs. Here are the seven rail service types that Get On Board Georgia proposes work together to best serve our beautiful state:
Streetcar
5 - 15 minute peak frequency
Low Speeds
All-Day Service
Lower Capacity
In-Street operations mixed with other traffic
Targeted to operate within the central city & urban core
Light Rail
10 - 15 minute peak frequency
Medium Speeds
All-Day Service
Medium Capacity
Dedicated Right of Way not mixed with other traffic
Targeted to operate within the urban core & extended routes
Heavy Rail
10 - 20 minute peak frequency
High Speeds
All-Day Service
High Capacity
Dedicated Right of Way not mixed with other traffic
Targeted to operate within urban core & core metro area
Regional Rail
10 - 30 minute peak frequency
High Speeds
All-Day Service
Medium Capacity
Dedicated Right of Way sometimes mixed with freight trains
Targeted to operate within core metro area
Commuter Rail
30 - 60 minute peak frequency
High Speeds
Peak-Hour Service
High Capacity
Shared Right of Way mixed with freight trains
Targeted to operate throughout metro area & adjacent metros
Intercity Rail
4 - 6 hour peak frequency
High Speeds
Daily Service
High Capacity
Shared Right of Way mixed with freight trains
Targeted to operate across metros & states
High-Speed Rail
1 - 4 hour peak frequency
Very High Speeds
Daily Service
High Capacity
Mostly dedicated Right of Way sometimes mixed with passenger trains
Targeted to operate across states