Date: 04/12/2018
Disruption following the timetable change demonstrated that significant change is required in the rail industry, says the Department for Transport ...
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The Transport Secretary should have been more proactive in preventing this years train timetable chaos, while swift reforms are needed to restore passengers trust in the railways, according to MPs.In a scathing report about timetable changes in May, the Transport Select Committee said the chaotic rollout of alterations to services in May should be the catalyst for genuine change for people who rely on the railways.The MPs said Transport Secretary Chris Grayling was not fully informed of the serious problems caused by the changes, but they added it wasnot reasonable for himto absolve himself of all responsibility.