The train has so much less drama.

It's been a while since I've been on a plane, so I had forgotten how much drama and showmanship there is.

They make such a drama about getting through security. (Terrorists take note: Don't think Amtrak is lax, I usually see armed Amtrak police on the train.)

There is a whole high school drama production that goes on when you get on the plane.

With the train, you just get on and get off. They will catch up to you if you try to get on without a ticket, or stay on past your stop, but the train has a whole lot less staged drama.

The attendants in 1st class are a lot more like regular folks. They really do their job with pride, but they are much warmer and much more accessible than the flight crew on a plane.