Live Train Performance Data Now Available at 1,700 Stations Across England

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has also launched a new online data portal, offering comprehensive punctuality and reliability details for all stations across Great Britain. This portal is designed to be inclusive, ensuring accessibility for visually impaired passengers. In addition to performance metrics, the screens highlight the efforts of train operators and Network Rail to improve service reliability, reassuring passengers that ongoing work is being done to enhance the rail network.

Rail Minister Heidi Alexander has taken a proactive approach, meeting with train operators to address performance issues and demanding immediate improvements. The industry has responded by developing a framework focused on timetable resilience and staffing. Alexander emphasized that these displays are a step toward rebuilding passenger trust and tackling the root causes of delays and cancellations. This initiative is part of the government’s broader Plan for Change, which prioritizes passenger needs and aims to drive economic growth through improved connectivity.

The introduction of live performance data aligns with the Department of Transport’s commitment to transparency and accountability as railway services transition to public ownership. It also supports the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), a new entity designed to unify track and train operations. GBR’s primary goal is to elevate passenger service standards, with consultations underway to create a robust passenger standards watchdog. Additionally, the Public Ownership Act is expected to improve service quality and save taxpayers up to £150 million annually by eliminating payments to private shareholders. The first publicly owned services are anticipated to launch as early as May.