Quiz · Rail Line Upgrade Begins

Question 1What is the main purpose of this news report?

To announce the permanent closure of the northern rail line To complain about the cost of replacement bus tickets To inform listeners about a major rail upgrade and its disruption To celebrate forty years of reliable service on the line

Question 2How often will trains be able to run once the new signalling is finished?

Every forty minutes at peak times Twice an hour on weekdays Every hour during the day Every fifteen minutes

Question 3Why did the transport minister defend the project?

Because commuter groups had rejected the investment entirely Because delays on the line had become unacceptably frequent Because the first phase of work was running late Because replacement buses were more expensive than expected