Partly because our attempts at rail are half hearted.   I was excited for my first ride in 50+ year when we schedule the train to San Fransisco and back.   It started with a 4 hour late arrival in Eugene, then rerouting to avoid flooding in the valley, but that wasn't bad.   Return trip:  We were checked out and headed to the rail station when we were informed the train had been canceled.    (because of the fear of the Oroville dam breaking), A bus ride to northern California the next day, more delays....      I enjoyed the seats, the ability to move around, the food was fine.  Great idea poorly executed.   A conductor might be a bit bossy with a crowd, but I didn't see anybody thrown off the train.