Policy R: reasons for agreement or disagreement
Why do you agree with Policy R?
Base: All those who agree with Policy R (915)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shorter journey times needed/would be good (especially London) | 10 |
| 3 | Make more affordable | 8 |
| 12 | Other suggested destinations/areas to benefit from direct routes/connections/links e.g. Southampton, Brighton, Northern destinations bypassing London | 8 |
| 13 | Generally positive/supportive | 7 |
| 14 | Better reliability needed | 6 |
| 15 | Support for routes proposed in the policy as destinations for direct trains | 6 |
| 16 | Reduce car usage and congestion/increase use of trains | 5 |
| 17 | Other route/connections/links comments e.g. local stopping services should be the focus, links generally important, passing loops at strategic locations | 5 |
| 18 | Economic benefits | 4 |
| 19 | Infrastructure comments (track/rolling stock) e.g. electrification to 3rd rail needed, trains need to be more comfortable/spacious/different seat configurations, more bike space, bring back branch lines, improved cleanliness/safety | 3 |
| 20 | Station improvements e.g. being able to exit Fratton via main entrance, too many lifts out of order, stations run down, new stations at Waterlooville/Gosport/Farlington/North Harbour/Copnor/Paulsgrove, Wightlink barrier changes needed at Portsmouth Harbour, bigger platform at Fratton, better bike storage and lockers | 3 |
| 21 | Sceptical about implementation | 3 |
| 22 | Improved services needed (general) | 3 |
| 23 | More frequent, later times, more capacity needed e.g. evening trains Southampton, London, Brighton / more capacity at Fratton on football days, longer trains or frequency during rush hour | 3 |
| 24 | Much needed | 3 |
| 25 | Integrated public transport is key | 2 |
| 26 | Used to be better before/re-nationalise the railways | 2 |
| 27 | Other e.g. environmental benefits, simplify ticketing, work with partners/hold operators to account, trains already good, trains are a nice way to travel, introduce trams | 5 |
| 28 | Na/no comment | 49 |
Please could you tell us why you disagree with Policy R?
Base: All those who disagree with Policy R (68)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sceptical about implementation generally | 25 |
| 3 | Rail travel is too expensive | 19 |
| 12 | Rail companies won't cooperate | 16 |
| 13 | Lack of reliability/poor service | 16 |
| 14 | Infrastructure comments e.g. stations in poor repair or badly situated, extra track needed | 10 |
| 15 | Route/destination comments e.g. why Reading and Bournemouth, Southampton and other South Coast destinations are more important, airport links to Gatwick/Southampton | 10 |
| 16 | Prioritise local trains within Portsmouth | 7 |
| 17 | Not enough money/funding | 6 |
| 18 | Make Portsmouth a destination people want to visit | 3 |
| 19 | Other e.g. trains OK as they are, ticket system need overhauling first, space for bikes on trains, longer trains/more capacity | 10 |
| 20 | Na/no comment | 10 |
Please could you tell us why you neither agree nor disagree with Policy R?
Base: All those who neither agree nor disagree with Policy R (165)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sceptical about implementation | 13 |
| 3 | Trains too expensive | 11 |
| 12 | Trains fine as they are | 7 |
| 13 | Don't use trains/use them rarely | 7 |
| 14 | Infrastructure comments e.g. improvements to stations needed (facilities for the elderly, Cosham gates), limited line capacity, not a high-speed line so would require huge infrastructure changes | 7 |
| 15 | Unreliable/poor service (reliability/frequency more a priority than speed) e.g. run late, cancellations, confusing ticketing, low frequencies | 7 |
| 16 | Route comments e.g. have a direct train to Weymouth, already quite easy to get to Bournemouth, not interested in those locations, Reading would be good, routes going North | 4 |
| 17 | Prioritise local trains and stations | 3 |
| 18 | Would require nationalisation/central government interventions | 2 |
| 19 | Better by car | 2 |
| 20 | Rail companies won't cooperate | 2 |
| 21 | Other e.g. later service times, better accessibility (mobility aids, passenger assistance), not part of the public transport strategy, focus on buses, lack of integration between train services | 6 |
| 22 | Na/no comment | 49 |
