Figure 3-9 Amtrak On-Time Performance: FY2000–FY2014
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Percent on-time
| Year | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 78.2 |
| 2001 | 75.1 |
| 2002 | 76.1 |
| 2003 | 74.1 |
| 2004 | 70.7 |
| 2005 | 69.8 |
| 2006 | 67.8 |
| 2007 | 68.6 |
| 2008 | 71.2 |
| 2009 | 80.4 |
| 2010 | 79.7 |
| 2011 | 78.1 |
| 2012 | 83.0 |
| 2013 | 82.3 |
| 2014 | 72.4 |
NOTES: On-time performance is a percentage measure of train performance. A train is considered on-time if it arrives at the final destination, or end-point, within an allowed number of minutes, or tolerance, of its scheduled arrival time. Trains are allowed a certain tolerance at the end-point based on the number of miles traveled:
Trip length
Train arrives at endpoint within
0-250 miles
10 minutes
251-350 miles
15 minutes
351-450 miles
20 minutes
451-550 miles
25 minutes
>551 miles
30 minutes
SOURCE: Amtrak, as cited in U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics, table 1-73, available at www.bts.gov as of March 2015.