> That is a really slow train, almost makes it sound like a tram. I don't believe that's remotely slow. A commercial speed of 48mph (about 77km/h) is a respec

> That is a really slow train, almost makes it sound like a tram. I don't believe that's remotely slow. A commercial speed of 48mph (about 77km/h) is a respectable speed for a conventional intercity and suburban train. Please note that commercial speed is the average speed, and also takes into account the time that a train stays at each stop. As a comparison, the commercial speed of a tram (light rail, no right-of-way) is around 20km/h (about 12mph) and the average commercial speed of a subway system (medium rail, right-of-way) is about 30km/h (about 17mph). The latter is, obviously, also not slow because it matches the average speed of an automobile circulating in an urban area. Going nearly 80km/h is respectably fast, and will beat the commercial speed of your typical commute by car.