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The government shutdown got me thinking: How many flights in the US are actually replaceable by train? It depends on how insane you are, but the basic answer is: Not Many! 70% of flights shorter than 500 miles have no train option at all. Out of those that do, 65% would likely be faster by car.

bloomberg.comWhere Is Traveling by Train a Good Option in the US?When air travel falters, how many travelers even have the train available as backup?

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