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NEW STRIKES BUT FEWER DELAYS ON UK TRAINS
Despite an ongoing strike by station cleaners, Network Rail gave commuters a reason to be cheerful yesterday when it revealed record punctuality figures for some routes last month. Overall, 91.4 per cent of trains ran on time in January, Network Rail claimed, up from 90.3 per cent a year ago. Passengers on c2c routes such as Southend to Fenchurch Street can enjoy the most punctual journeys, with 97.4 per cent running on time. A 48-hour walkout by Network Rail-contracted cleaners over wages is due to continue today.