HC Deb 31 March 1969 vol 781 c27W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Transport what percentage of trains did not arrive at the scheduled time in 1968, and what were the comparable percentages in 1966, 1964 and 1962, respectively.

Mr. Marsh

The information is as follows:—

Forty-four per cent. of express trains and 22.9 per cent. of other trains. This compares with the following percentages for 1966, 1964 and 1962, respectively:—

Year Express Trains Other Trains
Per cent. Per cent.
1966 … 39.6 19.1
1964 … 37.7 18.6
1962 … 37.2 19.5