Scheme aimed at stopping platform dashes sees schedules deleted from boards three minutes before departure

Rail bosses have been accused of patronising passengers by hiding trains’ departure information minutes before they are due to leave in an attempt to tackle last-moment platform dashes.

Under the scheme, which is being trialled at King’s Cross in London, the final call for long-distance trains will be made four minutes before departure. Train details will be deleted from departure boards three minutes before they leave.