Western 52
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Looking at the various on-line rail information sources, it seems that when trains are delayed or cancelled, there are “standard” reasons that will appear. Some of the ones I’ve seen today are:-
So my questions are:-
Is there a national standard agreed database of reasons in use by Network Rail and TOCs?
Who assigns a reason to a delayed or cancelled train? Is it just a case of finding a reason which is the “best fit” if no standard reason really applies?
Is there flexibility to add a new reason if required?
- due to the train operator’s request
- due to an issue with the train crew
- due to a delay not investigated
- due to a problem with the train
So my questions are:-
Is there a national standard agreed database of reasons in use by Network Rail and TOCs?
Who assigns a reason to a delayed or cancelled train? Is it just a case of finding a reason which is the “best fit” if no standard reason really applies?
Is there flexibility to add a new reason if required?