Is it better to travel by train or plane when there is risk of snow in the eastern US?
Train travel in the eastern US is a more viable option than in other parts of the country. Whether it's cheaper or shorter than air travel depends upon a number of variables and can be researched on a case-by-case basis. However, when booking weeks ahead of time in winter months, the weather is a factor that can affect travel plans. Is one option better than the other when considering the potential for snow? Certainly air travel is often delayed due to snow/ice on the runways; are there any analogous issues with trains?
My initial thought was that perhaps trains can mostly plow through the snow (literally), but that's just a very uneducated guess as I know very little about train travel. I'm specifically thinking about travel between the Philadelphia area and Boston area, but I want the question to apply more broadly.
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Will airplanes take off in snow?
Flying in the Snow Since planes are designed to fly in this temperature, cold weather on the ground does not, by itself, inhibit flight. However, cold weather can impact activities on the ground. While less of an issue for take-off, an icy or wet ground can extremely inhibit a plane's ability for landing safely.Which is better Travelling in a plane or train?
If you don't mind spending more than three times as much to fly, the plane is faster, even with airline security and transportation to and from the airport: total travel time one way on the train is about 5 hours and 15 minutes compared with only 2 hours and 35 minutes by air.25 Reasons Why Fear Of Flying Is Plane Silly
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