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Guides, operator reviews, and delay compensation insights

Essential reading

The UK Commuter's Guide to Delay Repay

Everything you need to know about claiming train delay compensation — thresholds, deadlines, tips, and how to never miss a claim.

8 min read · February 2026

UK Train Operator League Table 2026

Every major operator ranked on how easy they make the claims process. From best to worst.

Updated February 2026

The £400 Million Nobody Claims

UK rail passengers leave hundreds of millions in delay compensation unclaimed every year. Here's why.

5 min read · February 2026
Operator guides

ALNER

Email-based claims, fast processing. The gold standard for delay compensation.

BGreat Western Railway

No account needed, reasonable form. Solid claims experience.

BEast Midlands Railway

Straightforward form, no account barrier. Comfortable process.

CAvanti West Coast

Account required, adequate form. Could be better given their delay record.

CCrossCountry

Portal-based system. Adequate but more friction than necessary.

CTransPennine Express

Slow responses for an operator with frequent disruption.

CNorthern

Complex form for a massive commuter network across the North.

CScotRail

Functional process, but the 30-minute threshold is frustrating.

DSouthern / Thameslink / Great Northern

Three brands, one clunky portal. Long response times.

DSoutheastern

Dated portal, slow processing. Kent commuters deserve better.

DSouth Western Railway

Multi-step forms, mandatory accounts, long waits. One of the worst.