Commuter

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A transit system or vehicle designed for daily travel between residential areas and city centers.

A public transit service, such as a train or bus line, optimized for moving passengers between suburbs and business districts during peak morning and evening hours. Unlike intercity rail or long-haul buses, commuter systems feature frequent stops within a metropolitan region and fare structures geared toward daily riders.

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The new rolling stock for the commuter line will add 200 seats per train during the morning rush.