Nine out of the ten worst train stations in the UK for cancellations are in the north, with Preston taking the top spot with 14 per cent of all trains being cancelled. 

New data reveals that Preston is the worst train station in the UK for cancellations and nine out the 10 worst stations are in the north, further fuelling the distinct north-south divide in railway reliability. 

Weather conditions, strikes or rail maintenance are all reasons as to why so many of us experience cancelled trains, but seeing as though 24 per cent of Brits use public transport for their daily commute, railway reliability has become a growing concern for many commuters. 

Researchers at TonerGiant analysed the top 100 busiest train and tube stations across the UK, to identify where commuters are experiencing the most cancellations.

Commenting on the findings, Stuart Deavall from TonerGiant, said: “Many Brits have come to welcome the working from home lifestyle.

"So much so, our recent survey has found that 24 per cent of Brits would like to work fully remote and it’s no surprise as to why.

"Working from home allows workers to save money, enjoy a flexible work-life balance, still have all of their office supplies at home and, most importantly, saves them from the dread of a cancelled train.

"Commuters in the north of England most likely to be faced with a cancelled train and on average, trains are cancelled five per cent of the time.”

Lancashire Telegraph: Operated by Avanti West Coast, Preston railway station was found to be the worst station across the UK for cancellations, with 14 per cent of all trains passing through the station being cancelled. 

Preston is the UK’s 56th busiest train station, having 14,250 passengers a day, and during the peak time of 6pm-7pm, one in 10 trains are cancelled. 

Manchester Oxford Road ranks second for cancellations, closely followed by Huddersfield, in which both stations have 11 per cent of trains being cancelled. 

Passengers using major train stations in Yorkshire and Greater Manchester can be expected to be faced with cancellations most commonly as six of the top 10 worst stations for cancellations are in these two counties. 

Interestingly, nine of the top 10 worst train stations in the UK for cancellations are in the north of England. Willesden Junction, in London, is the only station in the south of England which ranks in the top 10. 

On average, trains passing through all the stations analysed are cancelled five per cent of the time.