There are many types of trains depending on where trains are running and what they carry. The most useful and usual type of trains is electric trains. Other than this type of trains, you can find diesel trains and steam locomotives.

We take trains to commute and go on a trip.
Tramways running on the roads stop at traffic lights. Distances between the stops are short. Therefore people take tramways just like taking buses.
You can find more subways in the city centres with many residences. Subway stations are under the ground, so they can run through any area. In city centres, subway networks are more elaborate and more accessible.

Taking trains is one of the best ways to travel because you can enjoy the moment until you get to your destination by seeing scenery from windows and having lunch box and some sweets.
Some trains bound for resorts have larger windows to appreciate beautiful landscapes. For a longer trip, you can take a night train departing during the night and arriving in the morning. People can travel while sleeping in the sleeping car. Such trains for a long trip have good restaurant cars.

Trains transport both passengers and freights. Certain freight train runs with thirty freight cars, carrying containers with goods.
Big factories have own freight trains and transport many goods directly from there.

There are many types of trains with various functions.
In areas of heavy snowfall, snowploughs are useful to remove snow on railway lines.
To examine the conditions of rail tracks and system, we have inspection trains.