Though trains were once the dominant mode of transportation in the United States, that all changed following the rise of the automobile, and later, air travel. Companies merged, routes were closed, and traveling by rail became expensive and inconvenient.
I’ve had TSA Precheck for years, with no regrets. The fee works out to just $15 annually, and every time I’ve taken a trip by air and faced shorter lines at security, I’ve been glad I signed up. The only real hassle was that I had to take several hours out of my day to drive to the airport for an in-person interview.…