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Reviewing the rail delay attribution process which determines the reasons for train service delays
Review of the process for determining the reason behind train service delays also known as delay attribution.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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We are conducting a review of delay attribution which is the process by which the reasons for delays to train services are determined.
This process includes both the ‘what’ and ‘who’ and can affect:
- our understanding of rail performance overall
- rail performance compensation