Rail disruption

Thursday, 28 Aug 2008 12:34

DfT: Investment has reaped progress

Thursday, 28, Aug 2008 12:00

Rail minister Tom Harris comments on today's Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) report, which calls for further reductions to disruption caused by engineering works:

"The investment we have made in the railways is delivering more reliable services for passengers and freight users.

"We are seeing the best levels of punctuality for ten years, with nine out of ten trains running on time on many lines.

"However, we want to see further improvements, and expect a major reduction in the delays which inconvenience rail users the most."

DfT: Investment has reaped progress

ORR: Performance good, but disruptions still concerning

Network Rail: Improvements continue

Passenger Focus: More information needed

Lib Dems: Ministers have broken railway promises

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