UK Train Reliability Hits Record Low with Over 4% of Services Cancelled

Industrial action, staffing shortages, and retirement rates are driving unprecedented disruption across Britain's rail network.

More than 217,000 train services were fully cancelled in the past year, with an additional 165,000 partially cancelled, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
The rail industry's cancellation score reached 4.09%, the worst performance recorded since data collection began in 2015.
Industrial disputes, reliance on overtime, and higher-than-expected retirement rates are key factors behind the cancellations.
CrossCountry recorded the highest cancellation rate at 7.36%, followed by Avanti West Coast, Northern, and Govia Thameslink Railway.
Government officials and train operators are pledging reforms, including a major overhaul of the rail system and measures to improve service reliability.