Urban rail transit is a wide term for various types of local rail systems providing passenger service within and around urban or suburban areas. The set of urban rail systems can be roughly subdivided into the following categories, which sometimes overlap because some systems or lines have aspects of multiple types.
A northward view of the Chicago 'L' from Adams/Wabash in the Chicago Loop
The Toronto streetcar system is an extensive tram network.
The CTrain is a light rail system operated by Calgary Transit.
The Hong Kong MTR operates a high-capacity rapid transit network.
Public transport is a system of transport for passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public unlike private transport, typically managed on a schedule, operated on established routes, and that may charge a posted fee for each trip. There is no rigid definition of which kinds of transport are included, and air travel is often not thought of when discussing public transport—dictionaries use wording like "buses, trains, etc." Examples of public transport include city buses, trolleybuses, trams and passenger trains, rapid transit and ferries. Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail. High-speed rail networks are being developed in many parts of the world.
A coach, private or hired, for several passengers
Early trolley car in Newton, Massachusetts
TransJakarta bus operating in Jakarta, Indonesia
Busscar trolleybus in São Paulo