Summary

  • Updates on Monday 12 September

  1. A look at the most punctual servicespublished at 06:19 British Summer Time 12 September 2016

    It's good news for passengers using these services.

    Graphic showing most punctual rail services
  2. A look at the least punctual rail servicespublished at 06:11 British Summer Time 12 September 2016

    Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern, external, came out as the worst performer.

    A Southern spokesman said: "We fully accept that 78% of trains arriving on time is not good enough and we sincerely apologise to our passengers who have had a tough year.

    "We remain committed to improving every aspect of the service, and along with our industry partner Network Rail, we will continue to work hard to deliver the train service that our passengers expect."

    A graphic looking at least punctual rail services
  3. Rail season tickets cost 10% of net paypublished at 06:00 British Summer Time 12 September 2016

    Daniel Wainwright
    Data unit - English regions

    Commuters spend more than a tenth of disposable income on annual rail season tickets, a BBC investigation has found.

    Figures also show some commuters pay almost 40p per mile of railway while others pay 11p per mile.

    Train operators say rail travel is better value for money than running a car. The government said it had capped rail fares in line with inflation. Read my full story here.

    Passengers getting off a trainImage source, PA
  4. Are you travelling by train this morning?published at 05:55 British Summer Time 12 September 2016

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    We're running a BBC Rail Special this morning, speaking to commuters across the South East about their daily experiences.

    And we want to hear your stories - maybe you're fed-up of travelling by train, annoyed at the cost of your ticket or maybe your journey isn't too bad.

    Please get in touch on Twitter, external using #BBCRail, external, on Facebook, external or send us an email.  

    Commuters waiting for a Southern trainImage source, PA