Intercity trains are long-haul services connecting cities; modern high-speed rail is capable of speeds up to 350km/h mph, but this requires specially built track.
On shorter distance trains, there is a cafe-car selling light snacks, tea, coffee, beer etc. whilst long-haul trains have full service restaurant cars.
The eastern side of the city accommodates a number of import/export warehouses, freight and courier services and gas stations serving long-haul cargo trucks.
As the financial results of recent quarters demonstrate, the long-haul operations, also subject to increasing competition, can not alone offset these losses.
Especially for long-haul and high-yielding routes on top airlines, a first-class seat may have facilities akin to a five-star hotel, such as a mini-bar.