The UK railway network is undergoing major changes in the coming years as the government aims to revert to public ownership. The Minister says this will help address cancellations and delays. However, data on the new train suggests that some busy interchanges ensure that many passengers arrive on time.
RMP Products, a steel profiling company working in the sector, and online marketing surgeries, publishes reports on railway stations, employing the top 100 train stations based on passenger numbers, and calculates the percentage of service on time. What's included in the top 10 was at least three-quarters of the train running well. Stansted Airport will be the top not only Shenfield and London Marylebone. In each of these, 81% of the train arrived when it was supposed to arrive. Chelmsford in Essex came nearby and 79% of the trains were on time.
London's Moorgate came in third place with 78%, followed by Abbey Wood with 76%.
Now, officially the busiest station in the UK, Liverpool Street is on the list as well as Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Fench Church Street.
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Percentage of trains on time (6 months before May 29th)
Stansted Airport
81%
Shenfield
81%
London Marylebone
81%
Chelmsford
79%
Mooregate in London
78%
Monastery Tree
76%
London Liverpool Street
75%
Bond Street
75%
Tottenham Court Road
75%
London Fentch Church Street
75%
Along with interchanges that work well, interchanging is inevitably not.
According to the BBC, high cancellation rates often occur, including St. Albans, Manchester Piccadilli, Oxford Road, Victoria, Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Central, Hacklink, Bristol Temple Meas and London Blackfriars.
The Transpennin Express, which was under government control two years ago, was praised as a blueprint for the British Railways (GBR).
Transport Minister Hendy said in May:
“These impressive results show what happens when you put passengers and community first, not private interests.
“This is the blueprint for the British Railways. It's a reliable, accessible and valuable railway that will serve the people and drive economic growth not only in the North but throughout the country.”
