Understanding Train Timetables

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of reading bus and train timetables for daily transportation needs. It explains how to interpret a train timetable, using examples to demonstrate calculating travel time and finding the next available train. The tutorial highlights the practical skill of reading timetables as essential for everyday life.

Why is it important to be able to read a timetable?

• To calculate expenses

• To plan meals

• To schedule meetings

• To transport yourself to various places

What information does a train timetable provide?

• Weather conditions

• Train departure and arrival times

• Passenger capacity

• Ticket prices

What is the first step in reading a train timetable?

• Identify the stations and times

• Find the train conductor

• Check the weather

• Look for discounts

What does a blank space in a timetable indicate?

• The train is delayed

• The train is full

• The train does not stop at that station

• The train is canceled

If a train leaves Waterloo at 3:29 and arrives at Woking at 4:03, how long is the journey?

• 45 minutes

• 31 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 34 minutes

How do you calculate the travel time between two stations?

• By asking the conductor

• By subtracting the departure time from the arrival time

• By checking the distance

• By guessing

If you arrive at Waterloo at 3:15, when is the next train to Surbiton?

• 3:23

• 3:20

• 3:40

• 3:50

What time does the train from Waterloo to Surbiton arrive if it leaves at 3:40?

• 4:10

• 4:00

• 3:58

• 3:50

Why might someone need to wait for the 3:40 train to Surbiton?

• The train is delayed

• The train is full

• The train is canceled

• Earlier trains do not stop at Surbiton

How can you determine the next available train to a specific destination?

• By checking the timetable for the next train that stops at your destination

• By guessing

• By calling the train station

• By asking a fellow passenger