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« on: January 17, 2024, 07:14:40 »
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How much do you know about train travel in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)? Take our quiz to find out
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« Reply #1 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
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« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2024, 11:51:23 »
Quote from: 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

Indeed.   I felt that some of the questions were woolly ...

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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!

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8.How many UK▸ (United Kingdom) train routes are cheaper than if you go by car?
Let's start with "what is the definition of a route" ...

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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!
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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2024, 12:31:21 »
Quote from: 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
Nor me
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2024, 12:43:57 »
5 out of 10 for me!
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2024, 13:54:25 »
Bear in mind that the quiz is sponsored content, courtesy of the Trainline.

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« Reply #6 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

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a. You are the only passenger,
b. You are sharing the vehicle with others
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« Reply #7 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▸ (Docklands Light Railway)?
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« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2024, 15:02:52 »
7/10. I'm not very good on the London-centric parts, it would seem....
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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2024, 07:34:33 »
That leaves me at the bottom of the rankings with 4/10!
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