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How we're performing
Improving journeys on the East Coast Main Line
Every journey matters to us
Across LNER and Network Rail, our teams work together every day to reduce disruption, improve reliability, and help keep customers moving safely and smoothly across the East Coast Main Line.
From infrastructure upgrades to real-time travel information, we're building a more reliable railway for the future.
Improving your journeys together
We know disruption can affect your plans, and we're sorry when your journey doesn't go to plan. From weather and infrastructure to incidents on the railway, the causes aren't always within our control.
Whatever the cause, we're working with our partners across the railway to reduce the impact on your journey — investing in people, technology and smarter ways of working to improve reliability, keep you better informed and give you greater confidence in the journeys ahead.

Infrastructure upgrades
See what's happening behind the scenesWorking with Network Rail to improve the railway behind every journey, from track monitoring to overhead line resilience, helping build a more reliable railway for the future.

Smarter operations
Smarter operationsUsing real-time data and advanced planning to keep trains moving and get you to your destination as smoothly as possible.

Safer for everyone
Innovation from LNERFrom wildlife-sensitive systems to better lineside fencing, we're making the railway safer for customers, colleagues and communities.

Better information
LNER AssistantImproving real-time updates, journey alerts and information so you can travel with confidence.
Investing in our fleet
Investing in our fleetIntroducing new trains and improving the reliability of existing ones to bring you a better journey.

Weather resilience
Weather resilienceWorking with Network Rail to ensure the railway can cope better with the extremes of weather.

Infrastructure upgrades
See what's happening behind the scenesWorking with Network Rail to improve the railway behind every journey, from track monitoring to overhead line resilience, helping build a more reliable railway for the future.

Smarter operations
Smarter operationsUsing real-time data and advanced planning to keep trains moving and get you to your destination as smoothly as possible.

Safer for everyone
Innovation from LNERFrom wildlife-sensitive systems to better lineside fencing, we're making the railway safer for customers, colleagues and communities.

Better information
LNER AssistantImproving real-time updates, journey alerts and information so you can travel with confidence.
Investing in our fleet
Investing in our fleetIntroducing new trains and improving the reliability of existing ones to bring you a better journey.

Weather resilience
Weather resilienceWorking with Network Rail to ensure the railway can cope better with the extremes of weather.

Why engineering work matters
Improving a railway used by millions of people means we sometimes need to temporarily close parts of the route to carry out upgrades safely.
We plan engineering work carefully to keep disruption to a minimum, while making the improvements the railway needs.
It all helps make future journeys more reliable and the railway better for everyone who uses it.
What we're measuring

How we measure punctuality
PunctualityWe use the industry‑standard ‘On Time’ measure to track how our trains run. It records punctuality to the minute at every station - not just the final stop- giving a clear view of your journey.

When we report our performance
PerformanceWe report results every four weeks (13 periods per year, starting on 1st April), which are usually published within two weeks of the period ending. The latest updates are always available here.

Department for Transport Targets and KPIs
We work to Targets and KPIs set with the Department for Transport (DfT) to focus on what matters most to you.

How we measure punctuality
PunctualityWe use the industry‑standard ‘On Time’ measure to track how our trains run. It records punctuality to the minute at every station - not just the final stop- giving a clear view of your journey.

When we report our performance
PerformanceWe report results every four weeks (13 periods per year, starting on 1st April), which are usually published within two weeks of the period ending. The latest updates are always available here.

Department for Transport Targets and KPIs
We work to Targets and KPIs set with the Department for Transport (DfT) to focus on what matters most to you.
LNER's Period 3 Train Service Performance
LNER's performance during Period 3 of Financial Year 2026-27 (31 May to 27 June 2026) was above the minimum Department for Transport (DfT) target levels for both punctuality and cancellations, despite a number of operational challenges that impacted performance during the period. These targets are included in the Services Agreement between LNER and the DfT.
Performance Commentary
LNER’s punctuality and cancellations in Rail Period 3 were adversely affected by trespass incidents, fatalities, and infrastructure defects. The final week of the period saw services affected by extreme heat, which resulted in the temporary withdrawal of our IC225 fleet, as well as signalling equipment being damaged by lightning strikes near Edinburgh on 26 June.
Train Service Performance
Train Service Performance
Department for Transport (DfT) Operator Performance Targets
Additional Key Performance Indicators
What we're measuring definitions
What we're measuring definitions
Overall punctuality
Whether it’s getting to that big business pitch in time, or heading home to pick the kids up from school, we know your time is precious. Unfortunately, delays happen. We all wish they didn’t but sometimes, it’s out of our control.
Every month we share useful information to help you understand just how punctual we really are.
Last updated: 7 August 2026
Latest punctuality report