Train operating company

Let the train take the strain

Published on: January 11, 2013
Author: Epticablog

Train operators are often the target of complaints of poor customer service. Indeed, the Eptica Social Customer Service Study found that 14% of those in the South East had taken to social media to criticise train companies. Add in recent, above inflation, fare rises and record numbers of passengers leading to overcrowding on some routes and you can see why many commuters are unhappy with the servi...

Minding the gap on railway customer service

Published on: August 15, 2012
Author: Epticablog

English: London Midland 350117 arrives at Tamworth with the stopping train to London Euston. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) While it has come a long way in the last twenty years rail customer service is a perennial source of complaint. High prices, the sheer complexity of ticket types and fares combined with delays or cancellations make it a major target of customer complaints. The 2012 Eptica So...