Jurassic Coast Transport Infrastructure Gap Analysis Study

Table 5.2 Rail-Bus Interchange Audit SummaryLocationAxminsterHonitonExmouthRailServicesLondon-ExeterLondon-ExeterExeter-ExmouthInformationBusWalkingProvisionServicesRoutesRail BusWaitingEnvironment Usefulness TotalRail Bus31, 885 5 2 4 5 3 4 2352B, 379 4 2 3 5 2 2 18157, 95 4 3 3 5 1 3 195.6.4 At all three stations would benefit from an improved quality of the (bus)waiting environment, including stop-specific timetables and better qualityinformation provision at the bus stops. At Honiton and Exmouth, route signingcould also be improved. A few specific problems with the walking routeshighlighted in this report, particularly for people with mobility impairments,could, if overcome, make the interchange easier for all users.5.6.5 Additional information should be provided on the connecting mode oftransport in printed and online publicity, both that provided by the CountyCouncils and by service providers. Efforts should continue to be made toimprove connecting wait times, both at the time of contract renewal forsupported services, and through negotiation with operators for commercialservices. The programmed line improvements (and enhanced frequencies) onthe Waterloo to Exeter line are likely to allow standard connection times atHoniton and Axminster.5.6.6 Negotiations with bus and rail operators should be entered into with the aimof achieving combined fares. In the first instance, rail tickets that are valid oncertain bus services should be strived for. Secondly, tickets issued on the busthat are also valid for onward train travel should be investigated. Thesupermarket development proposals for the site adjacent to Exmouth rail andbus station should be capitalised on as a rare opportunity to provide a betterquality facility for the town and which functions well as a rail-businterchange.Doc No 3 Rev: B Date: November 2008 121G:\Final Report Web version\CTR-ADA Study Report Rev9.4. doc