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Anon likes trains (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Early_To_Risa@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] entropicdrift@lemmy.sdf.org 32 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Amtrak is not cheaper, but trains in other countries are. Because Amtrak, specifically, sucks.

[–] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago

AmTrak is designed to suck. Freight lines own most of the rails, and while they are required to give priority to passenger trains, they avoid this in several ways. Like having the freight trains too long to fit on side rails so the passenger trains are required to stop instead to make way.

[–] ryedaft@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

Flying is way cheaper in Europe. Partially because trains are taxed much higher than flying.

[–] iknowitwheniseeit@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 2 weeks ago

Not always. Flying from Amsterdam to London is cheaper and faster than taking the train. The train is usually sold out because people still prefer it, but...