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Originally Posted by MJM
I don't think you've ever travelled with VIA if you think it's economical. You can fly to any major city in Canada for half the cost it would cost you to have an economy seat (no room) on the train. This isn't even considering the ridiculous cost of food on the train.
The commuters, on the other hand, are in for a world of hurt if this continues on.
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Oh yes, I agree in most cases its cheaper to fly than travel by train. However, in a lot of cases, flying is not an option and the train is fairly competitive with other modes of transport.