Dunabin – TIMETABLE TALK 1988

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This comprehensive article, ‘Timetable Talk’ by John Dunabin, offers a unique historical perspective on the evolution of UK bus timetables. Published in THE OMNIBUS MAGAZINE in Summer 1988, this single-page text delves into their fascinating journey from early, sometimes elaborate, pocket-sized booklets to the standardized ‘New Look’ of the late 20th century. Dunabin, writing from a contemporary vantage point, blends historical fact with insightful observations on operators’ marketing strategies, the varying quality of presentation, and shifts in public information dissemination. As a primary source from the pre-digital era, it’s invaluable for transport historians, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking an authentic understanding of how bus services communicated with passengers, reflecting broader changes in industry approach and societal interaction with public transport.