Comment on UK train operator nationalised by government after 30 years of privatisation
GenXLiberal@lemmy.world 17 hours agoPartner and I took Amtrak from Seattle to San Diego (roughly 2,000km apart)
The Amtrak trip took over 40hours and was easily 5x the price of flying.
I strongly support trains and travel options aside from driving and flying but goddamn has the US implemented rail travel in the worst way.
This was a while back, over a decade ago and I’d love to hear if its improved any.)
All told, the views of the west coast were spectacular and relaxing but still not enough to make up for the time/cost.
TheMadCodger@piefed.social 17 hours ago
It hasn’t. As a method of commuting or travel to get somewhere it’s terrible. As a relaxing journey where the destination isn’t the point, it’s rather nice… assuming you have a room. And can afford it.
I took the train from Seattle to Philly via Chicago, and it was a really great trip. The food on the Empire Builder was actually good and included, and the observation car was the perfect place to hang out, play cards, and just watch the scenery go by.