Comments on: 11 Reasons to Take the Train

By: Eskapadez » Going to BlogHer in July

Eskapadez » Going to BlogHer in July — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:38:06 +0000

[...] are a ton of reasons for this beyond the definite price discount (check out Chris Brogan’s 11 Reasons to Take the Train). After using trains so often in Europe I jump at the chance to take a train anywhere these days, [...]

By: Eyebee

Eyebee — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:58:18 +0000

In the UK it does depend where you’re going and at what time. For example going into London for a day trip is easier and cheaper by train – no parking fees or traffic jams, and a one-day travelcard is still good value, at £17 for example from north Kent to London including an all-zone travelcard off peak.

By: I Don't Need a Job

I Don't Need a Job — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:03:11 +0000

I would love to take the train. Its too expensive here in the UK though and since I don’t have a job its not worth the expense.

By: The Savvy Grouse | Insightful sqauwks about the state of PA» Blog Archive » It’s Not Where You Go, its How You Get There

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:28:07 +0000

[...] Begun in 1971, Amtrak now operates passenger service on 21,000 miles of track connecting 500 destinations in 46 states and Canada. But did you know that three of Amtrak’s busiest stations are right here in Pennsylvania? You’ll find them in Philadelphia (30th Street Station), Harrisburg, and Lancaster. Amtrak operates approximately 120 daily trains through our state. Why should you use the train? Investigate with The Independent Traveler: Top 10 Reasons to Travel by Train, Go Green Travel Green: 31 Reasons to Travel Green: In Pictures, Treehugger: Realizing the Potential of High-Speed Rail: For Climate Protection; Business Productivity; and Security, and Chris Brogan: 11 Reasons to Take the Train. [...]

By: Bill Bolmeier

Bill Bolmeier — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:24 +0000

I like #10. Took the train a few times as a kid from Omaha to Fargo as well as through the mountains of Colorado. I would do it any day. I know it would be more relaxing. Healthier.

By: Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com

Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:59:03 +0000

I love traveling on trains! I have seen such beautiful landscape and met so many amazing people traveling accross Europe by train. Pura Vida

By: snig dooley

snig dooley — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:54:13 +0000

one nice thing about trains – they don’t fall out of the sky when there is too much ice build-up.

By: Flirt

Flirt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:23:26 +0000

I think it's great to listen to audio books on the train. if it's an informative podcast or something then that can be cool too. sometimes it can be a little embarrassing if you laugh out loud though! Building confidence for men

By: Guffin Mopes

Guffin Mopes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:40:37 +0000

I’m going to need a twelfth reason. I’m only mostly convinced.

By: scamps

scamps — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:41:50 +0000

Where are you looking for BOS-NYC airfares? JetBlue starts at $58 each way.