Why is a train more expensive than a subway?

Question

Here in NJ/NY, the more stops a train makes, the more expensive the ticket is. On the subway, however, no matter how many stops it will make, the ticket is still the same price. Is it like this in other places? And what is the reason??

Answer 1

Here's the short answer:
A train costs more to run(fuel costs, plus paying for the use of another RR line's tracks, etc). They run longer distances also.

A subway system runs more efficiently, over shorter distances, and costs less to run (generally electric powered), and all track is owned by one entity.

Therefore, prices are reflective of these conditions. Hope this helped.

Answer 2

NYC subway is a closed system. It's easier to control the revenue by charging a fixed price.

Rail is typically more expensive everywhere you go. Metrolink Trains in Los Angeles uses the same setup as the NY/NJ lines. However, it costs more here.

Rail is typically subcontracted out to Amtrak (hence the need for extra fares.)

Answer 3

A train typically travels farther than the subway, therefore it's a bit more expensive.

Answer 4

it takes gas to run a train and a subway is electricity powered.......gas cost more than electric

Answer 5

cuz trains can take u way farther than subways.