RAIL GO SLOW

RAIL GO SLOW

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the chaos at Waterloo Station as commuters face delays due to a work-to-rule action by railway unions seeking higher wages. This has led to nationwide train service disruptions with many postponements and cancellations. The unions have rejected a 12.5% pay increase proposed through arbitration, while the government urges them to reconsider. The ongoing debate between the unions and the government leaves the British public in a state of chaos, struggling to commute.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the frustration of commuters at Waterloo Station?

Technical issues with trains

A new train schedule

Weather-related delays

A work-to-rule action by railway unions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the impact of the railway unions' actions on train services?

Introduction of new routes

Improved service quality

Increased train frequency

Severe curtailment with postponements and cancellations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage pay increase did the railway unions reject?

10%

12.5%

15%

20%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's stance on the rejected pay increase?

They propose a lower increase

They urge the unions to reconsider the increase

They have no opinion

They support the union's decision

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the British public during the union-government debate?

Finding alternative transportation

Getting home amidst the chaos

Supporting the union's demands

Understanding the government's policies