Press Association: Quicker commuter trains could help reduce delays
Commuter trains that skip stations could be one way of improving the rail network, say researchers. The aim would be to break “feedback loops” in the system that have been identified as one of the main causes of delays and cancellations. Britain’s rail network transports more than 1.7 billion passengers each year, including 1.1 billion commuting in or around London. Last year, only 86.9% of passenger services arrived on time in the London area and 4.8% of journeys were cancelled or significantly late, according to the Office of Rail and Road.