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Train fares are up to 30 times more expensive than planes in Europe (edition.cnn.com)
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[-] HenriVolney@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

Trains are already heavily subsidized but I agree, fares have to go down for people to use it more.

[-] randomname01@feddit.nl 24 points 1 year ago

Cars are subsidised more than trains, so while trains are heavily subsidised they’re still at a significant disadvantage compared to both cars and planes.

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