HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 c1014W
Mr. Tyler

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make it an essential requirement for a successful franchise bid for a rail service that the operating company participates in a national timetable information system for passengers. [34857]

Mr. Watts

Yes. Operators will be required to participate in a national telephone inquiry service to ensure that there is clear and accurate information about train services available nationwide. In addition, all operators will be required to make available at each station clear and up-to-date information about all rail services that use the station and all stations that they serve.