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We don't, really. But when we do: - There is no TSA gauntlet to run at Amtrak - Trains do a decent job of serving nearby cities, e.g. Boston-NYC-Phila
by quesera 13y ago
We don't, really.
But when we do:
- There is no TSA gauntlet to run at Amtrak
- Trains do a decent job of serving nearby cities,
e.g. Boston-NYC-Philadelphia-DC and similar-distance commuter type traffic
- (most importantly) Train depots are in the center of cities, airports
generally 20-30min away
I think passenger traffic is run at a huge loss, which is only partially offset by freight income.
- visakanv 13y agoInteresting, thanks for sharing. Will make it a point to take a train ride if and when I ever visit the US.
- colanderman 13y agoTrains (Amtrak at least) are also much more comfortable than airplanes. Larger seats, more legroom, free WiFi, dining car, quiet car.