I have flown a lot, which is a massive understatement. But airports and flying can be a real pain, especially for short-haul flights. In my experience, high-speed rail provides a much better traveller experience than flying, and the growth of high-speed rail in Italy shows that when high-speed rail is done right, it can easily outcompete short-haul flights.
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Thumbnail photo by Daniel Case – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
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Italian High-Speed Rail Explained:
High-speed rail growth in Italy
Il mercato del Trasporto Ferroviario A/V
FS ETR 232
By Jollyroger – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
Map of High-Speed trains in Italy
By Sinigagl – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
EU ponders short-haul flight ban
Frecciarossa Executive Class
By Teo Pollastrini – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Includes licensed stock footage from Getty Images
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
R0:07 Alitalia went bankrupt
1:06 Europe wants more trains
1:56 The train to Italy
2:48 Italian Trains 101
4:17 The experience of Italian HSR
6:04 The other Italian trains
6:53 Good trains are an easy decision
7:22 Conclusion
7:52 Patreon shout-out
8:05 Outtro