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Gobridge Tramlink -Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about the tram service in Gobridge town.
When do the trams run?
Gobridge Tramlink operates a network of trams that run throughout the year and provide links to main services, stations and the airport.
Timetables are reviewed in October and March, and may alter slightly so check before you travel.
Our first tram from the city centre leaves from Marvin Square at 6.30 am,half an hour after the first city bus service.
Can I get a tram from the airport?
Trams from the airport to the city centre start running at 6.15 am and leave every fifteen minutes until 7.30 pm when the evening schedule takes over.
Trams then run to the main railway station at 35-minute intervals and end at 11.35 pm.
If your flight arrives later than this, the number 207 airport bus runs every hour through the night.
What do I do if I don’t have a ticket?
Tickets are not sold by anyone on the tram.
Ticket vending machines are located at all tram shelters.
Check your route and make sure you buy the correct price ticket.
If the vending machine does not work,you should push the red button on the machine and speak into the microphone.
A member of staff will either fix the machine straight away or contact the tram inspector onboard your tram.
He or she cannot sell you a ticket, but you will not be obliged to pay the f8 on-board fine for not having one.
Can I take my bike on the tram?
Each tram is licensed to carry a maximum of two bicycles, though drivers may refuse to allow cyclists to get on if the tram is crowded.
Bicycles may only be taken on the trams during off-peak travel periods:up to 7.30 am,between 10 am and 2.30 pm and after 7 pm.
Festivals and other large events may also mean that bicycles are prohibited as trams carry extra passengers at these times.
Once on board,riders should remain with their bicycles throughout the journey and ensure they do not obstruct the entrance,exit or any other area of public access.
Questions1 – 7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text on page 16?
In boxes 1-7 on youranswersheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1
The city buses start operating later than the trams.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
2
You can get a tram from the airport to the city centre up to midnight.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
3
The 207 bus service stops at the main railway station.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
4
The cost of a tram ticket varies depending on your journey.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
5
Bicycles are allowed on the trams between 7.30 am and 10 am.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
6
Additional trams run during the Gobridge festival period.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
7
Cyclists may be asked to leave the tram if they block the exit.
TRUEFALSENOT GIVEN
Questions8 – 14
Look at the five online customer reviews of sweaters, A-E, on page 18.
For which review are the following statements true?
Write the correct letter, A-E, in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any lettermore than once.
8 The colour of the sweater did not match the website image.
9 The customer took some time to decide on the purchase.
10 The customer initially bought the wrong size.
11 The customer changed her mind about returning a sweater.
12 The customer bought a bigger size than she usually does.
13 The sweater can be worn for smart or casual occasions.
14 The customer was worried that the sweater wouldn’t suit her.
