daodao
Established Member
I called in at my local station (Altrincham) recently to pick up a timetable for the local line, but none were available in the information racks. I enquired at the ticket office and was informed that Northern Rail no longer issue printed timetables following the franchise renewal, and that this was a DoT policy enforced on all operators when franchises are being renewed to reduce paper waste. I was told that the only way to obtain a printed timetable was via the Internet, but that ticket offices themselves would not do this for customers. I would be interested in comments from the forum regarding this change in policy. I am aware that many bus companies have already stopped printing timetables, although TfGM still issue them.
At least full timetables (albeit error-strewn) can still be downloaded as pdf files from the National Rail Enquiries website for now. However, I can envisage a time when timetable information will only be provided for enquiries about a specific journey and it will no longer be possible to see a full timetable to have a more complete view of what services are available. I am aware that most airlines and some foreign rail companies (e.g. RENFE) already take this approach.
At least full timetables (albeit error-strewn) can still be downloaded as pdf files from the National Rail Enquiries website for now. However, I can envisage a time when timetable information will only be provided for enquiries about a specific journey and it will no longer be possible to see a full timetable to have a more complete view of what services are available. I am aware that most airlines and some foreign rail companies (e.g. RENFE) already take this approach.
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