Originally Posted by
ffhound
There are many train journeys around the world that people aspire to take, in particular the high speed kind. Obviously there is a cost to this but if one can find a frequent flyer program that converts points into train travel then this can be an opportunity to fund train travel another way.
It all depends on the train system. AFAIK - if the train system, by itself, has a reward program, it is more likely that it will work with other programs.
Also - as many train systems are either government-owned or GSEs, governments may have difficulty to justify a reward program unless the program aims to compete and increase ridership. For example, Amtrak Guest Rewards from the U.S. aims to attract flyers along the Northeast Corridor.