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Rail vs roads: very much more energy efficient (so low cost to operate) and environmentally benign. Uses less land. Can carry much more freight per day.

Rail vs electric planes: it exists. Goes to the middle of town in most towns in Europe, minimising the need for road network expansion. Yes, I know there are prototypes/experiments happening with electric planes.

Edit: my view is that if you want to travel long distances quickly, you're doing it wrong. Use video calling; that's the least environmentally damaging action. Long distances ought to take a long time to traverse.