I've been on Amtrak long distance routes a few times over the past five years. Every single time, I have met someone at one of my meals who has said they choose

I've been on Amtrak long distance routes a few times over the past five years. Every single time, I have met someone at one of my meals who has said they choose train travel specifically to avoid all the security hassle. And then are always on the older end of the age spectrum. Sure, this is anecdotal, but I think it hints at an unease by older folks about the whole screening process and so they completely avoid it when they have the travel time to spare.