New scheme, aimed at reducing platform dashes, will see schedules deleted from boards three minutes before departure
Rail bosses have been accused of patronising passengers by hiding trains’ departure information minutes before they are due to leave in a bid to tackle last-moment platform dashes.
Under the scheme, which is being trialled at King’s Cross, the final call for long-distance trains will be made four minutes before departure. Train details will be deleted from departure boards three minutes before they leave.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/feb/06/how-patronising-rail-bosses-face-anger-over-plan-to-hide-train-departure-times
Author : Matthew Weaver
Publish date : 2025-02-06 19:29:00
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