Types of trains

Steam, diesel, electric, gas turbine and maglev are used to run the various passenger and freight trains mentioned. Some of the trains in various locations now run using electricity in order to reduce the amount of pollution they cause to the environment. Usually trains run on a dual track. But there are monorails also which run on single tracks. Maglev is the word derived from magnetic. These trains run on magnetic effect and just float above the tracks. These trains travel very smoothly because there is lack of friction. They consume very little energy. Then there are some trains which have rubber tyres. It is the train runs on the electricity and they run along tracked roadway. These trains can accelerate very much quickly and they generally have best tackle against the slopes.