Planes vs. Trains: A Comparison of Convenience and Sustainability

Topics: Aviation | Environment | High Speed Rail | Travel

Two years ago, France’s parliament officially passed the bill to ban short-haul flights where alternative train routes of 2.5 hours or less already exist.  The bill, considered a world first, was a step in the right direction and a “strong symbol in the policy of reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Clement Beaune, France’s transport minister. … Continued