OwlMan
Established Member
There appears to be a conflict between Section A ( pdf file created 02/07/09), Section F (pdf file created 17/1/2003) and the glossary (pdf created 29/6/2009)
From Section A
STEP 3
Common Routeing Points
If the origin and destination have a common routeing point, the permitted
route is direct via the shortest distance from the origin to the destination
over which a regular scheduled passenger train service operates. No doubling back (passing through the same station twice on a single journey) is allowed which may require customers to change trains short of the routeing point, unless an easement allows a longer alternative route.
From Section F
Finding a permitted route when the origin and destination stations have a
routeing point in common.
If there is a common routeing point, the permitted route is the shortest route or a route which is longer by no more than 3 miles. Also permitted is the route followed by direct trains to and from the common routeing point if the journey is made on those trains.
From Glossary
Common Routeing Point Rule
When a journey is between stations that have one or more common
routeing points, the permitted journey takes the route of shortest
distance or any route no more than 3 miles longer, whether or not
they pass through the common routeing point. Also permitted are
journeys that use direct trains to and from the common routeing
point.
To summarise
Section A says you can take (i) the shortest route
Section F says you can take (i) the shortest route
(ii) a route which is no longer that 3 miles more than the shortest route
(iii) A direct train to the routeing point followed by a direct train (even if it involves doubling back)
The glossary says the same as Section F.
Also, by the way Stranraer Harbour is still listed twice in Section B (noted by Clive Feather when he introduced CORE)
Surely someone must look at the Routeing Guide before it is issued to look for inconsistancies.
Peter
From Section A
STEP 3
Common Routeing Points
If the origin and destination have a common routeing point, the permitted
route is direct via the shortest distance from the origin to the destination
over which a regular scheduled passenger train service operates. No doubling back (passing through the same station twice on a single journey) is allowed which may require customers to change trains short of the routeing point, unless an easement allows a longer alternative route.
From Section F
Finding a permitted route when the origin and destination stations have a
routeing point in common.
If there is a common routeing point, the permitted route is the shortest route or a route which is longer by no more than 3 miles. Also permitted is the route followed by direct trains to and from the common routeing point if the journey is made on those trains.
From Glossary
Common Routeing Point Rule
When a journey is between stations that have one or more common
routeing points, the permitted journey takes the route of shortest
distance or any route no more than 3 miles longer, whether or not
they pass through the common routeing point. Also permitted are
journeys that use direct trains to and from the common routeing
point.
To summarise
Section A says you can take (i) the shortest route
Section F says you can take (i) the shortest route
(ii) a route which is no longer that 3 miles more than the shortest route
(iii) A direct train to the routeing point followed by a direct train (even if it involves doubling back)
The glossary says the same as Section F.
Also, by the way Stranraer Harbour is still listed twice in Section B (noted by Clive Feather when he introduced CORE)
Surely someone must look at the Routeing Guide before it is issued to look for inconsistancies.
Peter