Street running train

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A street-running train is a train that runs on a track built on public streets. The rails are embedded in the roadway, and the train shares the street with other users, such as pedestrians, cars and cyclists, thus often being referred to as running in mixed traffic. Trams and, less frequently, light rail trains run on streets. Street-running trains travel more slowly than trains on dedicated rights-of-way and can be delayed by motor vehicles. Stations on such routes are rare and may appear similar in style to a tram stop, but often lack platforms, pedestrian islands, or other amenities. In some cases, passengers may wait on a distant sidewalk, then board or disembark by crossing the traffic.

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