4-6 Amtrak On-time Performance: FY1990-FY2012 (Table)
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
percent of train arrivals
| Year | Short-distance trips | Long-distance trips |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.0 | 53.0 |
| 1991 | 82.0 | 59.0 |
| 1992 | 82.0 | 61.0 |
| 1993 | 79.0 | 47.0 |
| 1994 | 78.0 | 49.0 |
| 1995 | 81.0 | 57.0 |
| 1996 | 76.0 | 49.0 |
| 1997 | 79.0 | 53.0 |
| 1998 | 81.0 | 59.0 |
| 1999 | 80.0 | 54.6 |
| 2000 | 82.0 | 55.0 |
| 2001 | 78.7 | 52.1 |
| 2002 | 79.7 | 51.6 |
| 2003 | 77.1 | 52.8 |
| 2004 | 75.2 | 40.7 |
| 2005 | 73.6 | 42.1 |
| 2006 | 72.8 | 29.9 |
| 2007 | 72.2 | 39.5 |
| 2008 | 73.6 | 52.0 |
| 2009 | 81.0 | 75.0 |
| 2010 | 80.3 | 74.7 |
| 2011 | 79.8 | 63.6 |
| 2012 | 84.5 | 70.7 |
Amtrak train on-time definition
| 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 |
Notes: Short-distance trips are less than 400 miles. Long-distance trips are greater than or equal to 400 miles. Host railroads include freight or commuter rail track over which Amtrak operates. Trip length is based on the total distance traveled by that train from origin to destination.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Statistics, table 1-73, available at www.bts.gov as of October 2013.