The new website Chronotrains is a terrific mapping project visualising the question: ‘Where can you go by train in x hours?’ You can narrow your search from 8 down to 1 hour. Playing with the tool can really provide perspective for travelers in Europe on realistic trip planning, as well as help to compare train travel with flying.
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if railway has to become more popular as a more sensible alternate travel choice, it will have to become a more economical alternative. Right now a train travel costs double and takes twice as much time as the airplane option