(21 Apr 2020, 11:29 am)Andreos1 wrote You're relying on humans there though. Ensuring they're selecting the correct stops/fare stages and are passing on accurate info/observations. 

Stressed, running late, not giving a toss. Three every day reasons why the information may be wrong or inaccurate

When Beeching wielded his axe to the railways, there was all sorts of queries about the accuracy of the data used. Still is now.

Yes not totally reliable, but best they had at the time. Still sad to see Nexus drag their heels and not introducing smart card Network One pass. This would provide greater insight into travel patterns and actually help plan services they subsidise.

In regards to the beeching cuts, they are looking at reinstating some of the lines.