Firstly, we are an island nation, meaning the Scottish islands, Isle of Man and Ireland are dependent on regular air services. Similarly, the hour or so flying time from Scotland to Heathrow cannot be matched by the – at best – four hours 20 minutes by train to central London. French high-speed trains zoom along dead straight tracks at 180mph. Ours don’t.
Moreover, tortuous cross country rail services mean routes like Birmingham-Aberdeen will always be in demand.
Some rail services have improved drastically, with Manchester-London being a notable example in the last decade or so, leading to a reduction in the number of flights to the capital. In addition, passengers from airports like Manchester have learned there are easier way…
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