British trains are not actually often delayed. Over 90% of trains run on time, that is within 5mins of their scheduled time, and most of those that are “on time" are bang on time.
How punctual are trains in the UK?
Trains are more punctual than they were before the pandemic. The PPM (public performance measure) punctuality figure was down two points to 87.6 per cent. This counts the number of trains that arrive at their final destination within five or 15 minutes of the timetabled time, depending on the service.
Is travelling by train safe UK?
Rail is the safest form of travel in Britain. For every million journeys made on the railway, only 16 crimes are recorded. The chances of you becoming a victim of crime while using the railway are extremely low. But if you need to, you can contact British Transport Police (BTP) by calling sending a text to 61016.
Are trains in UK reliable?
How often are UK trains on time?
From April 2020 to March 2021, the average punctuality for long distance operators was 92.7 percent on-time. London and South East, together with regional and Scotland operators reached an average punctuality of more than 93 percent during the same period.
Are London trains safe?
London Underground has been confirmed by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) to be one of the safest in Europe, safer than the mainline railway in this country, though, obviously, we can never, ever be complacent about safety.
How do I know if my train is Cancelled UK?
As part of our Terms & Conditions, we ask that customers re-check their train times before they travel on National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50 or via the website www.nationalrail.co.uk to make sure there haven't been any changes to their journey as a result of engineering works for example.