Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McCarthy (Labour). It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2000.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

Why local railway stations no longer operate telephone advisory services, which provide the public with up-to-date information concerning such matters as train cancellations, late arrivals and the state of station facilities.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

618 c1530-1 

Session

1999-00

Oral question type

Lead

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Subjects

Advisory services Information Railways Telephone services