The simple present for schedules

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Munsook
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The simple present for schedules

Post by Munsook » Sat Nov 08, 2003 2:33 am

According to my book, we use the simple present for schedules (buses, movies, classes, etc.) For example, "The plane arrives in New York at 7:30 tomorrow morning."

Then here's my question.
"I want to meet Sarah at the staion. What time _________?"
a. does her train arrive b. is her train arriving

According to my book, "a" is the right answer because even though "b" is acceptable but less common. How about "will arrive"?
What time will your train arrive? Is it grammatically correct? Is it common to use it?

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