Types of train

The main categories being considered are: a) Freight (Goods) train: Train for the carriage of goods composed of one or more wagons and, possibly, vans moving either empty or under load. b) Passenger train: Train for the carriage of passengers composed of one or more passenger railway vehicles and, possibly, vans moving either empty or under load. c) Mixed train: Train composed of passenger railway vehicles and of wagons. d) Other trains: Trains moving solely for the requirements of the railway enterprise, which involve no payments to third parties. Sub-categories of passenger trains include: • Touristic trains: Train for the carriage of passengers not intended for practical transportation but mainly as a tour or an activity to do for touristic, entertainment, and/or educational purposes including heritage trains. • Heritage trains: Designed to be as museums or attractions for touristic, entertainment and/or educational purposes.