NineShifter Eric from Boston asks why someone would take a train, rather than a plane, all the way across the country. 
Here's the answer: they won't. Trains won't replace planes for long distances. However, for regional flights trains will replace trains.
Trains will reduce air traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. But here are the Big 3 reasons why trains will replace planes for regional flights (1-500 miles).
1. Frequency.
Trains can run much more frequently than planes because they stop at cities in between, picking up passengers.
2. Cost.
Trains are cheaper than plane tickets. And regional planes are also much more expensive to operate for airlines than either trains or long haul planes.
3. Time.
Time is money. As trains go 250 mph (like they do already in Europe) it will take less time to take a train than a plane. Drive-to-airport : Park : Go through Security : Be an Hour Early : Board 30 min. ahead of flight : Taxi to runway : We're off ! (Land : DePlane : Get Luggage : Find Car : Drive !)
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