In the days before highways and air transportation were developed, the train, with its speed and convenience, was our chief means of transportation. Today, no matter how fast they may run, they can't compare with airplanes for speed or with cars for convenience and mobility.
在早期公路、航空不發達的年代，火車以其快速、便捷成為我們的主要交通工具；如今，火車再快，也快不過飛機；便利與機動性則難及汽車。