Can / do your rely on the train these days?

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Is "Nobody with any sense would rely on the trains" a correct analysis? (Voting closed: November 06, 2022, 08:25:32)

Yes, anyone who relies on a train is crazy!	0 (0%)
Yes, but with a backup plan they are sometimes worth using	8 (30.8%)
Yes, but they are good for optional journeys	0 (0%)
It's more complex - some services can be relied upon	6 (23.1%)
No, provided you ensure you have a fallback, train is fine	6 (23.1%)
No, people should rely on the train	4 (15.4%)
None of the above	1 (3.8%)
Don't know	1 (3.8%)

Total Voters: 26

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Re: Can / do your rely on the train these days?

« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2022, 21:55:59 »

This opinion in the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/24/britains-trains-tories-north-england-avanti and the following comments provide a relevant backdrop to this thread.


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