Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Object Groupings and Systems (hierarchy name)
4. systems (equipment)
5. [systems by function]
6. infrastructural systems
7. transit systems (infrastructure)
8. public transit (infrastructure)
9. [public transit by form]
10. rail transit systems

Narrower term/s

• street-railroads
• rack railroads
• cable railroads[+]
  • funicular railways
• streetcar systems

Anotations

Scope note:

Designates rail systems operating on private but not necessarily exclusive right of way, at street level or grade separated, generally on electric power, at medium speeds (10-30 miles per hour), and generally making frequent stops at low platforms or directly at grade-level stations.