Many commuters arrive by train during the busiest time of the morning - between 8 and 9 am. This is the rush hour, also called the peak hour - when the number of commuters reaches its peak. Once the peak hour has finished the trains are almost empty. And you can get cheaper tickets if you travel off-peak. We're talking about commuters and commuting.
Commuters are passengers who have season tickets and who travel a long distance to work.
The busiest time in the morning and in the afternoon is called the peak hour or the rush hour. Once the peak hour has finished, the trains are almost empty. And you can get cheaper tickets if you travel off-peak. We're talking about power lunches and powers breakfasts and power dressing. They're status symbols - symbols of power and success.