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But in this database, the commuter rail system of Sydney is included under the LRT section, which makes it rapid transit according to their definitions. I guess designations do not matter as much as the cited criteria. I don't know why the Melbourne system is not included. Maybe it does not fit the criteria of a rapid transit system for some reason. It might be considered commuter rail in the true sense. I noticed they also did not include many S-Bahn systems in Germany. So there you have it. It's very narrow definition of rapid transit.
EDIT: Didn't see you edited post. Yeah it confirms my suspicion. They seem to have a very narrow definition of rapid transit, that does not necessarily overlap with how the systems define themselves. The Sydney commuter trains are comparable to the S-Bahn system in Germany, which have some of them included in the list, but some other important systems like the Berlin S-Bahn or the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn are excluded.
Btw, would you say this map of Sydney public transit is complete?
No it does not show the local buses in my area in the far south. I have a bus route right outside my door which links to the train. Cannot speak about the other areas.
No it does not show the local buses in my area in the far south. I have a bus route right outside my door which links to the train. Cannot speak about the other areas.
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