Table 44: Journey purpose for train journeys: 2012-20161
26 September 2017 - Transport and Travel in Scotland 2016
Table 44: Journey purpose for train journeys: 2012-20161
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Travel: | |||||
| To place of work | 14.0 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| In the course of work | 10.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| For education | 5.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| For shopping | 32.7 | 34.2 | 32.8 | 39.0 | 35.4 |
| To hospital, doctor or other health service | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| To visit friends or relatives | 26.2 | 25.4 | 25.3 | 26.2 | 24.6 |
| For holiday / day trip | 12.5 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 15.6 | 16.2 |
| For other recreational activity | 18.4 | 20.5 | 20.2 | 20.6 | 20.3 |
| Sample size (=100%) | 2,440 | 2,480 | 2,640 | 2,500 | 2,560 |
1. This question is asked of anyone who has used the train in the last month. Question not asked of bus users.