Talking Point: Should short-haul flights be banned?
Synopsis by Evening Standard Dec 05 22
One country is starting to put a focus on rail travel instead of flying. Read full article 
Evening Standard: Talking Point: Should short-haul flights be banned?
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conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks
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