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<p>As the pandemic has changed travel habits, operators have had to rapidly reassess
their services to provide timetables that meet new passenger travel patterns, are
fit for the future, and carefully balance cost, capacity and performance. This has
constrained the timescales to conduct traditional consultations; however train operators
have been working closely with local markets and stakeholders, including passenger
groups, Members of Parliament, and local and mayoral authorities, to find the best
solution to the needs of the local community and run reliable services within existing
operational constraints.</p><p>The new timetables are demand-led and built with flexibility
in mind, so if passenger numbers increase as we continue to recover from the pandemic,
we can look to accommodate additional services. Where operators have modified their
timetables, the changes will be kept under review and, where appropriate, adjusted
to reflect fluctuations in demand.</p>
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