alt Hacker NewsThat is because of the cost structure of trains vs planes. Trains require a huge amount of infrastructure, and have higher labour costs because they are slower (so the same journey means people work for longer).
That is because of the cost structure of trains vs planes. Trains require a huge amount of infrastructure, and have higher labour costs because they are slower (so the same journey means people work for longer).
Trains are barely staffed, I can't believe it's a significant cost.
Staff per passenger hour has got to be far higher in the airline industry.