In western Canada, I remember the 'interurban' rail car between Calgary and Edmonton. I could review notes for a talk in comfort during the trip, and no uncomfortable long holdup at an airport.

In New Mexico, the rail link between the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas and Rio Grande towns seems to be catching on. I will have to try it when I next go there.

The rapid rail service from London-Paris is supposed to be 2 hrs 20 min when it opens to the public in November.

For most people, however, flying remains the main option for distance travel. And here in western Canada, there is no real way to travel in rural areas unless one has an SUV or Pickup. Urban and interurban travel, however, must change.