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Title: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: grahame on January 17, 2024, 07:14:40 From The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/i-came-by-train/2024/jan/12/how-much-do-you-know-about-train-travel-in-the-uk-take-our-quiz-to-find-out)
Quote How much do you know about train travel in the UK? Take our quiz to find out Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: rogerw on January 17, 2024, 11:22:57 I had a go. It appears that I don't know much, at least about the travel habits of the british public, which the quiz is mainly about
Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: grahame on January 17, 2024, 11:51:23 I had a go. It appears that I don't know much, at least about the travel habits of the british public, which the quiz is mainly about Indeed. I felt that some of the questions were woolly ... Quote 4.How many hours a week can some London commuters spend in cars? Well, some no doubt spend each of the options offered in cars. And some all sorts of other figures too!Quote 8.How many UK train routes are cheaper than if you go by car? Let's start with "what is the definition of a route" ... Quote 10.What percentage of trains arrive on time? And which definition of "on time" are we using here?Good things to be thinking about and having people consider ... but as a quiz it's a lemon to me! Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: ellendune on January 17, 2024, 12:31:21 I had a go. It appears that I don't know much, at least about the travel habits of the british public, which the quiz is mainly about Nor meTitle: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: Red Squirrel on January 17, 2024, 12:43:57 5 out of 10 for me!
Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: Mark A on January 17, 2024, 13:54:25 Bear in mind that the quiz is sponsored content, courtesy of the Trainline.
Mark Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: 1st fan on January 17, 2024, 14:11:42 6 which surprised me. When they say cheaper than by car, are they assuming it’s:
a. Your car b. A private hire vehicle complete with driver c. A rental car And: a. You are the only passenger, b. You are sharing the vehicle with others Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: johnneyw on January 17, 2024, 21:44:06 I got half of them. Agreed some very woolly questions. The number of train journeys that Londoners make....does that include the Overground, Underground or DLR?
Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: Andy on January 19, 2024, 15:02:52 7/10. I'm not very good on the London-centric parts, it would seem....
Title: Re: How much do you know about train travel in the UK? - Guardian Post by: GBM on January 20, 2024, 07:34:33 That leaves me at the bottom of the rankings with 4/10!
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