If trains are the greener option, why are we basically being punished for choosing them?

The difference in trains vs planes ticket prices isn’t a coincidence, it’s the result of a transport system that rewards pollution.

https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/78154/3-reasons-why-flights-are-far-cheaper-than-trains-and-why-that-has-to-change/

@greenpeace That which bothers me is that, the governments won't make the train tickets cheap. They will make the flight tickets more expensive instead.
@nlupo @greenpeace Frankly, if it's done right that's the way to do it.
@nlupo @greenpeace Governments do not set ticket prices. The business executives do
@Oldmikie @greenpeace I know, but still the government can do restrictions. That's why I don't think they can do any better.