UK Train Stations Now Display Cancellation and Delay Rates in Transparency Push

New government initiative aims to rebuild passenger trust as rail reliability hits record lows, with over 1 in 25 services canceled nationwide.

Performance statistics for over 1,700 UK train stations are now publicly displayed, showing cancellation rates and punctuality data to increase accountability.
Ince and Elton station in Cheshire recorded the highest cancellation rate at 22.8%, while major stations like London Paddington and Liverpool Lime Street also faced significant disruptions.
Elizabeth Line stations, including Ealing Broadway and Bond Street, ranked among the worst for cancellations in London, with rates ranging from 7.4% to 7.9%.
The initiative is part of broader rail reforms, with the government phasing out private operators and transitioning to the state-run Great British Railways by 2025.
Passengers can access detailed performance data at stations via digital screens or QR codes, with smaller stations providing online access to the information.