New rail punctuality measures will help restore passenger trust

"This is a welcome move and one which is long overdue. Passengers should be able to board a train and know that they will arrive at their destination on time. Far too many trains are late, and if these new punctuality measures lead to a reduction in late running trains, that that is a good thing for passengers and a good thing for the rail industry. Passengers' trust in the railways has been eroded in recent years, but this new measure will go some way to restoring that faith."

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