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Task · part of 2. Amtrak, a planned trip, and rail transit

2(b). Every form of rail based public transit

Required

List AND explain, which is two things about each. Heavy rail metros, light rail, streetcars, commuter rail, people movers and monorails are all rail. The explanation is what distinguishes them: where they run, what they run on, and who they serve.

Where this step comes from

  1. Railroading Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-15), Requirement 2(b)

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