1A vs flight
What is the incentive to travel by train if you are getting to travel by plane at the same price. (P.S for 1A)
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If it's an overnight journey, then a train is actually saving you time.
For a 6am flight, I have to reach by 4 and leave by 2 to account for any emergencies on the way. I'd a taxi driver come in with a punctured tire and it set us back by 1 hr because he didn't know how to change a tyre.
👀 seems like, based on a real life incident.
For overnight it seems okay. But recently I checked a train fare from howrah to Bangalore costs 6800 for 1a.
I actually went via Duronto 1A from BLR to Howrah. It was more expensive than flight at the time I booked it. I did it bcoz I never travelled in 1A in Duronto and I wanted to.
I love travelling in trains and it was fun!
I guess trains are a clear winner for journeys less than 5 hrs. Currently this means distance of 200-250 KM in India. But with faster trains, it can as well reach 600KM in couple of years and this is where benefits will come - think BLR - Hyderabad, Delhi - Lucknow, Kolkata - Patna all in less than 5hrs
The airports are generally further away from city center - 30-40min in travel each way to and from airport. plus the 2hrs of overhead in security and baggage drop. You are constantly moving, so can't get any work done.
Compare this with train - much more convenient and productive if you are sitting in a single place for 5 hrs.
The bullet trains in Europe are a wonder - Munich to Paris, Paris to Milan etc. Trains are much convenient on these routes vs flights
True. And let's not forget, the trains are fast, well maintained and clean
Multiple reasons -
- Comfort + people who love train travel (me!)
- You can actually bring animals in 1A. That's the reason why 1A is preferred by people
- You can take up a Coupe as a couple and you get the entire cabin to yourself. No fucking disturbances iykyk🤫
- Beautiful scenaries, sunrise, train view during a big curve, tracks juxtaposition, train engine shed, distinct foods to try at key junctions
1A should be compared to Business class air travel if comfort is accounted for. Then price feels justified.
For baggages.
The experience itself
Because of low cancellations charges in train tickets
1A is luxury
Last mile connectivity plus the hassle of airport.