Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Why People Prefer Travelling By Train

Various people have various reactions towards public transport. There are those people who love it, there are those who hate it and there are those who have no other option but to use it. If everyone had the capability of owning their own cars and driving themselves anywhere they wanted, we would have heavy traffic jams on our roads. This is where public transport becomes important. Although it may be a bit of a hassle getting good and comfortable public transport, it will save you lots of money in the long run.
The use of trains is a very common way of travelling in the UK. This is especially so for people who are travelling from London to Paris. The most common trains that are used are owned by the Eurostar Train Service. There are about 20 Eurostar trains that leave London every day heading to Paris. The good thing is that the trains take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach their destination. These trains travel at a very high speed and still provide the comfort and ambience that is experienced in airplanes.
So, why do some people in London prefer using trains to Paris as their mode of transport?
- Many people consider travelling by train as one of the safer methods of travelling on the ground. Car or bus accidents happen on a daily basis on the roads. It is very rare to hear of train accidents. Trains undergo quite a number of checks and tests including instrument calibration tests. A train has to undergo many safety checks before it is released for service.
- Trains in London are very comfortable. One good example are the Eurostar trains. These trains are quite spacious and provide comfort for their customers. You will find that some of the trains have tables where people can work. Some of them provide power plugs to charge laptops or mobile phones. For those who can afford to pay for a first class ticket, they can have access to catering services.
- It is faster to travel by a train compared to a bus or even a car. This is because the roads have speed limits which the drivers have to adhere to. When you travel with a car or a bus, you will have to regularly slow down for various reasons including speed limit and traffic jams. When travelling by train, the speed is almost constant and there is no traffic jam on the rail track.

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