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The interactive map of destinations reachable by time limit is an interesting concept. But it would help if they could get their times right. For example they say Glasgow is 5 hours and 45 minutes from London when it’s actually 4 hours and 45 minutes. Similarly, Liverpool is shown as 3 hours and 17 minutes from London when it’s actually 2 hours and 30. Not very helpful if the rest of it is as inaccurate.
” The map is based on estimated travel times from Deutsche Bahn data”
It’s all over the place. Even London to Brussels isn’t showing as accurate, looks like time zones aren’t being accounted for properly and other issues. Terrible execution of a decent idea. You’d think they’d at least check the outputs before putting it live!
My best guess is that the London times include an Underground and change allowance from the statue of Charles 1st at Charing Cross (which is often used as the point representing London) rather than the appropriate London terminal.
Not unreasonable really.