Flying slows down if you have to factor security timings. Lets say the race was from door to door of where the mode starts from. So,that includes all checking in, all security and for this assume only a carry on. Flying just lost, or just because no better. With ALTO, if it is operated like Via, You get to the station, show someone your ticket and ID and then board the train. You spend more time walking from Front St to the place where you show your ticket than the rest. That cuts the time down. Now,you can bring your lunch, your water bottle, or even that special beverage for when you arrive to share with colleagues. Oh, and lets not forget winter. Planes get delayed or even canceled due to storms. Rail can keep going 'track speed' depending on how the signalling works. ALTO will kill flying for those doing along the ALTO route.This means though that it opens up those slots at the airport. That means more flights for Canadian and international destinations.