Subj : Re: The End Of Travel
To   : Daryl Stout
From : Nancy Backus
Date : Fri Jun 26 2020 18:22:06

-=> Quoting Daryl Stout to Nancy Backus on 20-Jun-2020 11:24 <=-

 DS> Speaking of which, Amtrak announced it is going to cut all of its
 DS> trains to 3 days a week only, starting October 1. To me, that means
 DS> the END of passenger train service in this country (much to the
 DS> delight of the freight railroads and airlines)...because I'm sure
 DS> they'll go after the commuter trains next.

That sounds like only reducing service, not stopping it entirely... and
at some point, it might be resumed... :) 

 DS> The thing is, most feel like I do...buses are sardine cans on
 DS> wheels, and no one wants to be groped before their flight on COVID-19
 DS> Airlines. So, a myriad of folks will just STAY HOME, and the travel
 DS> industry will take a huge hit.

I do know of people still flying... even in these pandemic restriction
times.... 

 DS> That means I'll NEVER get that other train trip I was hoping for
 DS> after my Mom's death. I was hoping to make a final trip via train to
 DS> Jackson, Mississippi next June (2021) for the National Square Dance
 DS> Convention... but I do NOT want to take the bus, fly, or drive. So, my
 DS> travel days outside of Arkansas may be over.

The trains will probably still be running next year... so hopefully
you'll get your last trip to a Square Dance Convention....
 
ttyl        neb

.... You can get anywhere in ten minutes if you go fast enough.

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