Train travel is really nothing more than a novelty in the US anymore.
You took the quote out of context.
Here, I'll help you out:
The trip was faster and cheaper by car. (Gas was about 32 cents a gallon back then,
There... that should do it....
Now... please explain to us: when do you think we're going to see 32¢ gas again???
And when do you think those piddly little hybrid battery powered Obamamobiles are going to be more powerful than a locomotive???
Hi Willie,
How much is the subsidy for those people to ride the train? Are you suggesting they pay anywhere close to full price?
FWIW, the last year gas prices were at .32 was 1966. Adjusted for inflation, that’s 2.09 today.
Since most cars got much lower mileage in 1966, the cost of gas for a given trip was probably considerably higher in real terms in 1966 than today.
Comparing costs from one period to another can be challenging.