Stations






		*Stations* Stations could be graded according to their ability to serve various means of access, such as the bicycle, motor car, taxi, coach, bus or train within a certain time frame. The nature of the system should result in a waiting time of no more than a few minutes. A hypothetical grading system might be constructed along the following lines:


	Ranking

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	**

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	Facilities

	Mini-mart Accommodation Crèche/kindergarten Petrol Onboard shopping trolly hire Cafeteria

	Shop Snack bar

	Info VDU Vending machine Phone


	TV Frequency

	Max. 7 min intervals to trains

	Max.10 min intervals

	Max 15 min intervals


	No. Amotionlin es served

	3 or more

	2 or more

	1 or more


	Intermodal integration

	Taxirank Cycleshed Car rack and lifting gear Bus and coach stops Pick up and drop off area Suburban rail connection

	Bus sto car park cycle park Taxi point

	Cycle park Nearby parking

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