02-26-2019, 04:36 PM
Paul F. wrote:
Passenger rail service is an afterthought in this country. They make money by shipping cargo, and maintain passenger service as a loss-leading "lip service" to keep their subsidies coming in.
Except for a few corridors, no one wants to spend 3x longer on a train, when they could take a plane, or drive. In the Western U.S. especially, there is ZERO advantage to a train vs flying or driving.
The only "advantage" is if you are in it for the journey and the experience. Otherwise, it makes zero sense to not take a bus or plane.