Commuter Rail
| Light Rail

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Powered by 25kV alternating current overhead electrical system
| Powered by 750 V direct current by overhead electrical system
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Typically serves longer lines with fewer stations
| Can operate along crowded, narrow streets
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Can operate up to 79 mph
| Can accelerate and decelerate quickly; top speed 55 mph
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Capacity of 90 seats, 142 standing
| Capacity of 64 seats, 121 standing |