Japan rail companies' newest export: world-class punctuality In 2020, punctuality for long-distance trains was 88.6% and commuter train punctuality was 96.6%. Then, realize that it's not a cute or quirky character trait. c2c and Network Rail celebrate new UK record for train punctuality Rail punctuality: 'Fewer than 70% of trains' on time - BBC News Rail transport in Japan is a major means of passenger transport, especially for mass and high-speed travel between major cities and for commuter transport in urban areas.It is used relatively little for freight transport, accounting for just 0.84% of goods movement. Swiss media are abuzz with the news of the country's faltering rail system. Four billion dollars divided by the middle of the estimate gets you about 470 miles of rapid rail. Admittedly, Germans didn't invent the clock, but we are trailblazers when it comes to making things as reliable as . In 2005, a commuter train derailed and killed more than 100 people after the driver, running 90 seconds late, sped up . Investigation of punctuality of local trains - the case of Oslo area "Many trains travel long distances and so we have chosen 15 minutes." In January, the Transport Administration reported that "punctuality in train traffic improved somewhat last year. Railways are critical and punctuality is a priority Railways are an integral part of Sydney's transport network. Almost a quarter (23%) of trains operated by Northern were at least five minutes late between . The live schedules are available on Deutsche Bahn. The privatised network is highly efficient, requiring few subsidies and running with extreme punctuality. Punctuality of long-distance passenger rail services in Europe, by ...