Train companies respond to latest rail crowding figures(ATOC); National Train Performance(Network Rail) 6th July 2012

Train companies respond to latest rail crowding figures

05/07/2012

Responding to the latest rail crowding figures published by the Department for Transport, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:
“Faster trains and better services are attracting record numbers of people to the railways. But the flip side is overcrowding and we understand passengers’ frustration when they can’t get a seat.
“Train companies now run 20% more services a day than they did fifteen years ago and the rail industry last year set out plans to provide around 180,000 more seats when services are busiest.
“The Coalition Government has committed to invest in around 2,700 new carriages and has pledged to introduce more flexible franchises that will allow operators to respond better to overcrowding. Train companies will work with the Government to ensure additional carriages are delivered in a way that benefits passengers and provides taxpayers with value for money.”


NATIONAL TRAIN PERFORMANCE FOR PERIOD 3 IS 92.9% (Network Rail)

Punctuality on the railways reached 92.9% during period 3, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail. The data for Britain's train services covers the period from 27 May 2012 - 23 June 2012. This compares to 93.0% for the same period last year. The moving annual average is now at 91.6%.



Punctuality Performance table here.......