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Maintenance cost and fuel costs are considerably lower for trains, why would they cost the same amount?
by thatcat 2y ago
Maintenance cost and fuel costs are considerably lower for trains, why would they cost the same amount?
- bpye 2y agoLower emissions as well, which, I would hope we all care about.
- jenadine 2y agoWhy should we? The difference is a drop on the ocean for the climate. While choosing convenience/price has a immediate impact on yourself. The rational choice at the individual level is not to care for such things. Actions has to be taken at the political level.
- vineyardmike 2y agoI'm a 100% supporter of getting nice trains throughout America, but trains are relatively expensive for long distances. I don't know why, but if you compare ticket prices (globally!) its often not cheaper to take a train. In my experience, trains are a superior experience, and worth spending more on, but generally not cheaper. The ultra-low cost airlines (especially outside the US) are really hard to compete with on price. For example, the Shinkansen in Japan (which I totally recommend!) is usually over $100 USD. Which is pretty similar to a flight price. This pattern repeats in Europe as well. My friend just traveled London -> Edinburgh in the last few weeks, and found the train 2x the cost compared to RyanAir or EasyJet. Even in the US, this pattern holds. Seattle -> LA costs $50-150 by plane, depending on the airline (3hrs). By train, it's 35hrs and $150. Its a lovely train ride, if you have a weekend to dedicate.