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by TheCoelacanth 2563 days ago
> Even a first class compartment on a train is frankly uncomfortable compared to sitting in a car.

I strongly disagree. On a train you can stand up, walk around, go to the bathroom, etc. and the ride is usually smoother than anything short of brand new shocks plus pristine road conditions.

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I wanted to say this too and to add that trains can be much faster. Even slow trains almost never get stuck in traffic.
In the US, Amtrak often gets "stuck in traffic", because freight trains have priority. I think a lot of people don't realize this and it contributes to the general opinion that Amtrak just sucks for no reason.