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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, 2018

Variable Details

VariableMAK_44
LabelAnd what is the main reason why you don't use trains for your long distance journeys more often?
Question text And what is the main reason why you don't use trains for your long distance journeys more often?
Responses
1 It s easier by car/plane 40
2 It s quicker by car/plane 5
3 Train fares are too high 20
4 I think it is cheaper by car/plane 9
5 I have difficulty getting on and off trains 1
6 I have difficulty getting to the railway station 0
7 Trains are too crowded 3
8 Parking is difficult 0
9 Public transport links to/from stations are poor 1
10 Trains Don't go where I want 6
11 There is no railway station nearby 4
12 It s not convenient 15
13 Difficulty of obtaining tickets/smartcards 1
14 Other (As in previous question) 5
98 Refusal 1
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 722
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationOpinions and Lifestyle Survey, 2018
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain. MAZ Internet Access module: 832. MAK Train Satisfaction module: 833.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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