The last train of the day (more formal/explicit form of 'shūden'); whether one catches the last train is often an issue in city life.
終電車に間に合うように急いだが、結局乗り遅れてしまった。
I hurried to make the last train but ended up missing it.
終電車の時間を調べてから飲みに行こう。
Let's check the last train times before going out drinking.
地元では終電車を逃すとタクシー代が高くつく。
In my area, missing the last train means expensive taxi fares.