Nothing connects cities and communities quite like a passenger train! This transportation book introduces beginning readers to the rails that carry people across landscapes near and far. Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, kids will learn about passenger trains, their purpose, key parts like the locomotive, passenger cars, and tracks, and their vital role in travel and commerce. A labeled diagram reinforces visual learning and enhances comprehension. Includes a glossary, index, and recommended books and websites.