>I've only ridden Amtrak once but I guess there are also security requirements that do take some time also (as opposed to most European countries).
Not in my experience. You show up at the station and walk onto the train. Dread that changing one of these days based on some incident.
Re:Spain will introduce free train travel
by atlasunshrugged on Saturday July 23, 2022 @05:53PM
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I semi-recently (two years ago) did an Amtrak trip from DC to LA and there was 0 security. I got there early because I didn't want to miss a leg of a 3 day train trip but there was no need.
Re:Spain will introduce free train travel
by mixmastamyk on Saturday July 23, 2022 @07:35PM
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A ten+ years ago they began demanding ID in our parts.
I've only ridden Amtrak once but I guess there are also security requirements that do take some time also (as opposed to most European countries).
I've also experienced lots of unexpected delays on flights whereas trains seem to be exceptionally on time (especially in a country like Germany). You're also assuming a direct flight also (though this is probably more related to cost which is another issue).
All in all, a coast to coast journey that takes 12 hours vs. 7 doesn't seem so bad if:
- I can spend maybe 8 of it sleeping in a bed - The difference is 5 hours - I can eat some real meals in a dining car - I can walk around reasonably