> love trains -- but planes are usually a better solution than high-speed trains. Not for short to medium distances they're not. Everything under 3-4 hours of

> love trains -- but planes are usually a better solution than high-speed trains. Not for short to medium distances they're not. Everything under 3-4 hours of train is faster, more comfortable and with much less hassle than flying (going to an airport, security checks, uncomfortable seating, interruptions for take off and landing, long queueing).