That’s true. My guess is that many of us (myself included) should’ve been saying “regional rail” instead of “commuter rail” in this sort of context, then. Thanks for the correction; I think it’s too easy to forget to make the distinction in the U.S. that regional rail is different from commuter rail.
Plus, one just serves commuters in rush hour; the other is an actual, radically new way to get around at any time of the day and any day of the week. Looks like Boston is struggling to make this distinction, too. (Also see the full report or the infographic I made below)
If you really want to connect Fuquay to Raleigh by rail, then I’m getting the vibe that creating a Triangle-wide regional rail system is the way to go…