To think free wifi on trains is not a low priority for passengers?

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65673622

Being reported that the government thinks free wifi is a low priority for passengers so could be cut to save money. Maybe I am out of step, but I really appreciate it, especially on long journeys. I don't watch TV or films, just browse the net on and off and use Whatsapp. Is it really impossible to have a properly staffed train service running more or less to time and also offering free wifi?

This.

As PP, actual staff on the platform is a priority.

I don't think the operators see having people at stations as a priority. Wasn't retaining manned stations and guards on trains part of the railway strike goal.

The ‘no they didn’t’ Was directed at @Swrigh1234

Swrigh1234 · Yesterday 07:41
Someone in government came up with this. Civil service isn’t known for being filled with the brightest.

It’s not a civil servants idea that WiFi is not a priority.
The responses from rail travellers in the survey has WiFI (and phone signal) as a much lower priority then the many other issues

@tommika I see, it wasn't very clear.

That said, anyone who had seen Yes, Minister can tell you how you can get a survey to reflect the outcome you want.

For example, we keep being told that passengers prefer a trolley service to a buffet. What question are they asking though? Probably something along the lines of:

"Do you prefer having refreshments served at your seat, or walking down the train to a buffet car?"

Whereas if they ask:

"Do you want to be able to buy hot food, or will a lukewarm tea and a chocolate bar be good enough for a long journey?"

You would get a very different result.