View Comments Inspiring landscapes, a comfy lie-flat seat, and no long security lines? In a time when travelers are starting to book again and middle seats are quickly filling, relaxed travel might sound far-fetched. But it’s a reality that’s both closer and more affordable than you might think. These, it turns out, are just some of the joys of train trips. Families have a lot of flexibility when it comes to train travel. Destinations span the globe, trip lengths range from a few hours to two or more days, and there are abundant opportunities to get off and explore places en route to your final stop. Train trips have the added benefit of being a sustainable travel win: Rail travel is significantly lower in carbon emissions than driving or flying, and depending on the length of trip, train journeys can reduce emissions by up to 84%.