Thoughts on the " better way "

Our transit system ( Toronto Transit Commission ) is nick-named the " better way " or red rocket. Yesterday, I took notice of an ad for Via Rail ( the train system in Canada ).

In the UK, it seemed that people did use the rail system to commute and " pop out " for the day or part of a day. A 45 min trip, probably cost 2 - 3 Pd return ( I'm guessing here ) Prices do vary by time of day and day of the week.
We must factor in the petrol costs but I think it is a cultural phenomenon. Historically, the Brits used the train as a major transportation service. Of course , at certain stations and / or depots the Brit rail system interacts w/ the London Underground. 
For instance, at Kings Cross Stn, our departure point for the trip N to Edinburgh,travellers came off the underground and boarded a train headed out and away from London.
The train to Edinburgh had service by coffee cart and a food car ( liquor too ). I suppose it was comfortable but I found the motion of the train slightly unsettling. M claimed if I could read or be distracted, the trip would have been better.
We have in the past taken the commuter GO train downtown or the subway ( which is more usual ). This method is sporadic b/c it matches our trips downtown which is also sporadic.

Fishing news ( no, you dont't have a choice )
Yesterday, evening, off the dock I was drop-shotting and caught a walleye. A keeper fish which was immediately dispatched, sliced and diced. OK, I conked him and filleted the boy right away. The idea is clean'em fast and wash them well. Up at the abode, a quick rinse w/ salt ( slime removal and de-smelling, at least thats the theory ) and bingo-bango in the freezer. some of my fishing buds', take home the fish in buckets and clean the fish at home. I suppose not everyone has the luxury of a) facilities to clean at the dock b) the leisure time to clean on the spot.

How is drop-shotting different from normal fishing. The weight is below the hook and platic bait. The method suits a) deeper water b) concentrations of fish  c) a more subtle approach b/c the bait stays in one spot and jiggles. the latter would be explained as keeping the bait in the strike zone. so far this season, 3 bass and 1 walleye and a bunch of little stuff have gone for the drop-shot technique.