Indian Railways records 76.32% train punctuality in April-June quarter (Image generated using AI)Indian Railways train punctuality: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that average train punctuality was recorded at 76.32 per cent during April-June 2026. He said punctuality is a high priority for Indian Railways and all efforts are being made to ensure trains run on time.“The overall punctuality of trains (including all Mail/Express, Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shtabadi Express etc.) on Indian Railways during 2026-27 (April to June) was 76.32%,” the Union Minister said in Lok Sabha.Vaishnaw further said that the average punctuality of Mail/Express trains was 75.05 per cent during the first quarter of 2026 (January-March) and improved to 75.76 per cent during the second quarter (April-June).“The average punctuality of Mail/Express trains during the 1st quarter of 2026 (i.e. January-March) was 75.05% and that during the 2nd quarter (i.e. April-June) was 75.76%,” the minister said in a written statement.The minister was responding to questions raised by Lok Sabha MP Shambhavi, who asked about the average punctuality of non-premium express trains during the last two quarters of 2026.The MP also sought details on whether the government monitors delays and poor punctuality in ordinary passenger and express trains, which often disrupt the daily schedules of small traders and common commuters. She further asked for the details of such monitoring, and if no tracking is done, the reasons for it.Also Read | More than half of online train ticket booking requests were made by bots in last 6 months: Indian RailwaysReplying to the query, Vaishnaw said train punctuality is affected by several factors, including fog, path constraints, maintenance of railway assets, alarm chain pulling, agitations, cattle run-overs and other unforeseen circumstances. He added that Indian Railways has taken multiple steps to improve train punctuality, including the following measures:Story continues below this adVaishnaw further said that due to these initiatives, Indian Railways recorded an overall punctuality of more than 77 per cent during 2025-26.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More