What is a “regional passenger rail” Is that different from commuter rail?
Regional passenger rail, commuter rail, and intercity rail have all been used to describe long-distance passenger service. The LSTAR will meet a variety of people’s needs, in addition to traditional commuting. For example, there will be nearly 300,000 students, faculty and staff at colleges and universities served by the LSTAR. The route also connects some of the major tourist and entertainment destinations not just within the region but for all of Texas. And we anticipate the LSTAR will be a way people can visit friends and family in each of the corridor’s main metro areas and smaller communities. These are some of the reasons our current plans include midday, evening and weekend service, not just during rush hour.
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