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I think it could. As proposed, it's no different that taking a flight (50m + airport time) and slated to be similarly priced - so what's the point. Also, Houst
by conductr 9y ago
I think it could. As proposed, it's no different that taking a flight (50m + airport time) and slated to be similarly priced - so what's the point.
Also, Houston<>Dallas = 240 miles not the 640 quoted
- tyingq 9y agoDepending on who you ask, though, "airport time" could be 2+ hours. Especially DFW airport. And IAH isn't really in an area of Houston anyone wants to go to...it's far north of most of Houston. A 90 minute train would be a no brainier decision for me.
- comex 9y agoAnd going through airport security is a hassle, whereas time spent sitting on a train is time you can use to get work done. A train also is much less cramped than a plane, has better Internet access generally (you can just tether), and is probably less likely to be delayed.
- madcaptenor 9y agoThe image in the article says "Dallas-Laredo-Houston" which presumably means some Y-shaped route connecting those three places via Austin and San Antonio.