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In other parts of the world, these systems would probably be called "metropolitan rail." They operate on mainline railroad tracks, often mixed with freight trains, and must meet the operating and safety standards of mainline railroads. Most use diesel locomotive-hauled trains; some use electric locomotives or electric multiple-unit operation. Service is usually heavily oriented towards carrying workers to the city center early on weekday mornings, and home in the afternoon late on weekday afternoons. Many smaller systems do not have mid-day trains or reverse-commute trains that run outbound in the morning or inbound in the afternoon.
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