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Re:How trains could replace planes in Europe by cmdli on Thursday November 11, 2021 @02:03PM (#29191683)
Trains require a lot more infrastructure, which is why they are at a cost disadvantage. The miles of constructed track, power lines, bridges, etc cost a lot of money to build and maintain, while planes just use the air, which is basically free.

I wouldn’t be surprised if, for very short flights, we still used planes once they convert to electric (which is relatively viable for short flights now).

Re:How trains could replace planes in Europe by anpago on Thursday November 11, 2021 @02:33PM (#29192102)
Heathrow have plans for a air taxi service by 202

"Vertical and Heathrow Airport partner on air taxi services" https://www.airport-technology.com/news/vertical-heathrow-ai...