A local train that stops at every station (also called a 'futsū' train), as opposed to rapid or express services.
この電車は各駅停車なので時間がかかるが、乗り換えなしで行ける。
This is a local train that stops at every station, so it takes longer, but you can go without transferring.
急いでいるなら快速に乗った方がいい。各駅停車は停車が多い。
If you're in a hurry, you'd better take a rapid train. Local trains stop often.
駅の掲示板に『各駅停車』と表示されているホームへ行ってください。
Please go to the platform indicated as 'local train' on the station board.
東京から横浜までは、急行と各駅停車で所要時間がかなり違う。
Travel time from Tokyo to Yokohama differs considerably between express and local trains.