Paine – TIME TO TURN THE CLOCK BACK 1979

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This two-page article, “Time to turn back the clock” by Thomas Paine, published in the July 1979 *Coaching Journal*, offers a fascinating contemporary look at UK public transport challenges from nearly 45 years ago. As a “Common Sense” column, it provides an insightful, opinionated perspective on critical issues of the time, including passenger information, the controversial adoption of the 24-hour clock, and emerging technologies like radio and TV for travel updates. The article is predominantly text-based, yet features a prominent, clearly annotated diagram of a 24-hour clock on its second page, aiding comprehension of the debate. This piece serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting the industry’s self-assessment and public perception issues in the late 1970s, making it a credible primary source for researchers of transport history, communication strategies, and user experience design.