Foundation June 2025 Paper 1 Q12
12 Here is part of a train timetable from Liverpool to Birmingham.
| Liverpool | 08 07 | 08 47 | 09 07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runcorn | 08 25 | 09 03 | 09 26 |
| Crewe | 08 53 | 09 22 | 09 55 |
| Stafford | 09 11 | 09 51 | 10 14 |
| Wolverhampton | 09 30 | – | 10 31 |
| Birmingham | 09 50 | 10 34 | 10 50 |
(a) Which train should take the least time to go from Liverpool to Crewe?
You must show how you get your answer. (3)
You must show how you get your answer. (3)
Rose gets to the station in Wolverhampton at 09 25
She wants to catch the next train to Birmingham.
This train is delayed by 35 minutes.
(b) How many minutes does Rose have to wait for the train? (2)
| Answer | Mark | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 08 47 supported | M1 | for a method to find the time of one train from L to C, eg 08 53 – 08 07 (= 46) or 09 22 – 08 47 (= 35) or 09 55 – 09 07 (= 48) |
| M1 | for a complete method to find the time of all three trains from L to C eg 08 53 – 08 07 (= 46) and 09 22 – 08 47 (= 35) and 09 55 – 09 07 (= 48) | |
| C1 | for 08 47 train with correct supporting journey times eg 08 47 train with 46, 35, 48 seen |
Additional guidance
Subtraction must be written in the correct order or correctly evaluated for M marks.
Do not allow misread of timetable.
Accept any clear identification of the 08 47 train, eg the second one or the middle one or indicated on the table
| Answer | Mark | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | P1 | for a complete process to find the number of minutes to wait for the train eg 35 (mins) + (09 30 – 09 25) or 09 30 + 35 (= 10 05) and “10 05” – 09 25 |
| A1 | cao |
Additional guidance
Embedded answer 09 25 + 40 = 10 05 scores P1A0