Here is my custom map of UK trains that are affordable
https://www.map.signalbox.io/?location=@52.86376,-2.32537,4....
And here is my map of UK trains that aren't subsidised despite being 'private companies'
https://www.map.signalbox.io/?location=@52.86376,-2.32537,4....
And here is a map of trains that use the fact they are moving quickly through the air to provide some semblance of ventilation
https://www.map.signalbox.io/?location=@52.86376,-2.32537,4....
Every car that doesn't use any subsidies. Every car that's lifecyle CO2-neutral. Etc.
I think trains should be subsidised. Business needs its workers moved around, so central taxation should pay for that benefit. I just don't think those subsidies should go into train company profits.
I don't think me being annoyed that an object moving at 70 mph can't get a movement in air is an anti train stance either. It is a swipe at the people who sealed up the windows without a plan b.
In a couple of weeks I'm going 300 miles on a work trip on a route that is perfectly well served by train... but I'll take the car because it is half the price, so why give up the convenience?
I am pro train, anti the current setup