Ten Reasons Trains Are a Great Way to Travel With Kids

I have always been a big fan of trains as a kid. But as an traveling parent, I am a BIG fan and would opt for trains over cars, boats and planes any day. The main constraints are limited routes and time of travel but if these are non-issues, here are ten reasons trains are a great way to travel with kids:

1. Much less protocol and preparation required to travel by train than by plane

2. Train stations hold much fascination for toddler children.

3. Kids are much less likely to get train-sick than they would on a plane, car or boat

4. Trains offer much by way of scenery that can keep the kids entertained

5. Kids don’t have to be restrained as often as they do on planes, which eliminates the battle that occurs every time that dreaded “Fasten Seat Belt” sign comes on

6. Bad weather affects trains less than it does cars, planes and boats reducing your risk of delays

7. Luxury compartments on trains can be very comfortable and cost you a fraction of a premium class seat on a plane

8. Trains use one fifth of the energy that planes and cars do

9. Although your travel time in the train may be longer than that on a plane, it usually equals out once you factor in long queues at airports and security.

10. You can often get discounted fares for youth, students and seniors adding a healthy cost benefit to your pro-train argument.

So next time you’re planning a trip, think of throwing Thomas the Tank Engine into the mix!