Train travel as we all know is seriously underrated as a means of long-distance travel.
Traveling on a train has its own ups and downs, things can go south suddenly too. Traveling with cars on a long trip can also turn out to be a painful experience but with the train? It's definitely a stress-free ordeal.
For sure, trains won't take you everywhere you want, they can't even take you to the inner parts of cities nor across the ocean but when it comes to going from one city to the other? They are the best.
The following are reasons why trains should be considered the very next time you wish to make a long-distance journey.
Overall Cost.
It's true that in the United States, trains aren't exactly cheap, but still, they are much cheaper than planes when traveling from place to place even for short distances. Railway agencies are also known for their generosity in offering discounts and special offers to customers, unlike airlines.
Most train companies allow all kids below 2 years old free rides while those above 2 years but under 15 years get to pay just half the ticket price. You don't see such in airlines. Train tickets are usually stable too.
Your Sanity
When it comes to air travel or even car travel, there are lots of waiting in-lines. It may be security lines, check-in lines, traffic jams ( for cars). We all know how standing in these lines can make a sane man go nuts. Train doesn't come with this kind of stress. You can always book your tickets online, check your time of travel and wait at home till it's time. Once you get to the train station, you can simply do your brief check and off you go. Almost every line encountered at train stations moves quickly unlike other means of transport.
The Charm.
Yes! Taking train rides come with this good old calming feeling. It's just old school and you get to enjoy all its charm and splendor. There's the food, the world flying past your window, a lot of things make train rides magical.
The Freedom.
Trains don't restrict people from moving to and fro. Unlike airplanes and cars where you have to sit tight in a seat belt for long. Trains offer you the freedom to move as freely as you like wherever you like. In fact, if you want to stand throughout the journey, it's your choice. Also, you are free to use all your electronic devices on a train, you're not restricted.
It's Pretty Comfortable and Spacious
On average, train rides are known to be very smooth, trouble-free journeys. Your luggage stays intact as does your stomach. You get all the space you want in the world with its roomy seats. In fact, all train seats are even roomier than the back seat of cars. On a train, you just get to enjoy extreme comfort throughout the journey.