More than two out of five train services in Britain during the first half of the year were delayed, new figures show. Some 41% of services in that period were at least one minute late, according to BBC analysis of industry data collated by website On Time Trains. A further 3% were cancelled, while 56% were on time.Czech Railways trains exhibit exceptional punctuality, surpassing even the renowned German national carrier, Deutsche Bahn.The railway system of the Czech Republic is relatively fast, reliable and very dense. In comparison to Western Europe, train travel is inexpensive and Czech trains are therefore very popular across all social classes.
Why is every train running late : These delays can occur for various reasons, including infrastructure issues, weather conditions, heavy traffic, technical problems, and more.
What percent of trains are late
Between 2018 and 2022, 7.95% of all trains experienced cancellations or were significantly delayed. Data also revealed that 57% of all trains were on time, which is 18% below the average percentage of on-time trains across all operators.
Do trains run late at night : Standard trains do not operate around the clock and usually start running at around 05:00 stopping again at 01:00. The main exceptions to this are certain airport services and London Underground's Night Tube – these run for longer periods, but depending on the service, may still take a few hours off.
Czechia has no high speed lines, but many of the trains are smart and comfortable, the trains used on RJ and SC services have a wow factor and many of the other express trains used for EC and IC services have been refurbished. New trains are also gradually being introduced on the Regional services and routes.
Japan's high-speed train started running in 1964 and is called 'Shinkansen'. Japanese railways are renowned for their safety and reliability, and the Shinkansen is renowned for its punctuality.
Which European country has the best train system
Switzerland
Honourable mention. Ineligible for our ranking because it's not among Europe's 15 largest countries, Switzerland routinely tops rankings and round-ups for its trains, but the photogenic routes are mainly heritage, mountain and funiculars, like the Jungfrau (awesome but not even six miles long).According to independent data for the last six months from the analysis platform RailYatri, New Jalpaiguri Express is the most delayed train in India taking an average of 20 hours extra to cover its 1,500 km distance. Under normal conditions, this distance is to be covered in 27-and-a-half hours.Using the Public Performance Measure (PPM), 81.4% of trains were punctual (early or less than 5/10 minutes after the scheduled arrival time) at their final destination in the latest quarter. The proportion of trains classified as Cancellations in the latest quarter was 4.9%.
A full refund can be requested only if the train is delayed by more than three hours, as per the rules. There are also cancellation charges for passengers seeking to modify or cancel their travel plans. The cancellation charges vary based on the type of ticket and the time at which the cancellation is initiated.
When train is 3 hours late : In case a train is delayed by more than three hours and one does not want to travel, refund can be claimed and the entire amount can be taken back. Passengers will have to file Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) to claim refund.
Are trains safe at night : Travelling at night
You should be as safe and secure travelling by rail at night as you are in the day, but we understand that it can be daunting for some people.
Why do trains idle all night
The rail industry says trains often idle to keep their fluids warm to speed start-up times and to keep crews comfortable as they sit on the tracks.
So in the past few years Prague has tightened the rules on public drinking due to the sudden influx of drunken stag parties and backpackers. Basically, you can drink in public, but not on transport, near schools or transportations depot.Coach Classes Onboard Czech Trains
The most popular RegioJet trains are capable of speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph), making travel times very short. Each passenger can choose from six travel classes, offering varying levels of comfort during the journey.
Are trains in Europe punctual : In comparison, Germany, one of Europe's largest railway companies, had a punctuality rate of around 92% in the first half of last year and around 91% in 2022. In Switzerland, the punctuality rate for trains was 92.5%.
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More than two out of five train services in Britain during the first half of the year were delayed, new figures show. Some 41% of services in that period were at least one minute late, according to BBC analysis of industry data collated by website On Time Trains. A further 3% were cancelled, while 56% were on time.Czech Railways trains exhibit exceptional punctuality, surpassing even the renowned German national carrier, Deutsche Bahn.The railway system of the Czech Republic is relatively fast, reliable and very dense. In comparison to Western Europe, train travel is inexpensive and Czech trains are therefore very popular across all social classes.
Why is every train running late : These delays can occur for various reasons, including infrastructure issues, weather conditions, heavy traffic, technical problems, and more.
What percent of trains are late
Between 2018 and 2022, 7.95% of all trains experienced cancellations or were significantly delayed. Data also revealed that 57% of all trains were on time, which is 18% below the average percentage of on-time trains across all operators.
Do trains run late at night : Standard trains do not operate around the clock and usually start running at around 05:00 stopping again at 01:00. The main exceptions to this are certain airport services and London Underground's Night Tube – these run for longer periods, but depending on the service, may still take a few hours off.
Czechia has no high speed lines, but many of the trains are smart and comfortable, the trains used on RJ and SC services have a wow factor and many of the other express trains used for EC and IC services have been refurbished. New trains are also gradually being introduced on the Regional services and routes.
Japan's high-speed train started running in 1964 and is called 'Shinkansen'. Japanese railways are renowned for their safety and reliability, and the Shinkansen is renowned for its punctuality.
Which European country has the best train system
Switzerland
Honourable mention. Ineligible for our ranking because it's not among Europe's 15 largest countries, Switzerland routinely tops rankings and round-ups for its trains, but the photogenic routes are mainly heritage, mountain and funiculars, like the Jungfrau (awesome but not even six miles long).According to independent data for the last six months from the analysis platform RailYatri, New Jalpaiguri Express is the most delayed train in India taking an average of 20 hours extra to cover its 1,500 km distance. Under normal conditions, this distance is to be covered in 27-and-a-half hours.Using the Public Performance Measure (PPM), 81.4% of trains were punctual (early or less than 5/10 minutes after the scheduled arrival time) at their final destination in the latest quarter. The proportion of trains classified as Cancellations in the latest quarter was 4.9%.
A full refund can be requested only if the train is delayed by more than three hours, as per the rules. There are also cancellation charges for passengers seeking to modify or cancel their travel plans. The cancellation charges vary based on the type of ticket and the time at which the cancellation is initiated.
When train is 3 hours late : In case a train is delayed by more than three hours and one does not want to travel, refund can be claimed and the entire amount can be taken back. Passengers will have to file Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) to claim refund.
Are trains safe at night : Travelling at night
You should be as safe and secure travelling by rail at night as you are in the day, but we understand that it can be daunting for some people.
Why do trains idle all night
The rail industry says trains often idle to keep their fluids warm to speed start-up times and to keep crews comfortable as they sit on the tracks.
So in the past few years Prague has tightened the rules on public drinking due to the sudden influx of drunken stag parties and backpackers. Basically, you can drink in public, but not on transport, near schools or transportations depot.Coach Classes Onboard Czech Trains
The most popular RegioJet trains are capable of speeds up to 200 km/h (124 mph), making travel times very short. Each passenger can choose from six travel classes, offering varying levels of comfort during the journey.
Are trains in Europe punctual : In comparison, Germany, one of Europe's largest railway companies, had a punctuality rate of around 92% in the first half of last year and around 91% in 2022. In Switzerland, the punctuality rate for trains was 92.5%.