Table 44: Journey purpose for train journeys
Table 44: Journey purpose for train journeys
| 2012 | 2013 | 2012-2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel: | Column percentages | ||
| To place of work | 14.0 | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| In the course of work | 10.3 | 12.3 | 11.3 |
| For Education | 5.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| For Shopping | 32.7 | 34.2 | 33.4 |
| To hospital, doctor or other health service | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| To visit friends or relatives | 26.2 | 25.4 | 25.8 |
| for Holiday / day trip | 12.5 | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| for other recreational activity | 18.4 | 20.5 | 19.4 |
| Sample size (=100%) | 2,437 | 2,477 | 4,914 |
1. This question is asked of anyone who has used the train in the last month. There is no similar question for bus users.not asked of bus users.