There’s a post on the Eco Street Blog about some research done by Train Chartering that says trains use 70% less energy and are 85% less pollutant than planes. I’m unsure that the results could stand up to public scrutiny, though, simply because it was done by an organization that is focused on trains. However, this reflects what I’ve heard in the past, so I’m inclined to believe it. I’m just waiting for the trans-Atlantic train connector…