GREATER Anglia admits it has to work to improve its consistency after the latest rail punctuality figures were published.

In March, 93 per cent of journeys were on-time on the network, higher than the national average of 91.2 per cent for the same period.

The line between Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria is Greater Anglia’s most punctual route, with 94.6 per cent of trains running on time for the year ending March 31.

For all routes, Greater Anglia has an overall 91.1 per cent punctuality rate for the 12-month period.

The company believes March’s improved performance shows recent investment and infrastructure work is having a positive impact.

Managing director Jamie Burles said: “We're pleased to have provided better train performance for our customers during March, with some excellent results across a number of our routes.

“We know we have more to do to achieve better results on a more consistent basis, for all of our services, but these figures show positive progress.

“We will continue to work closely with Network Rail to further improve train performance."

Commuter services are measured as punctual if trains arrive at their final destination within five minutes of their scheduled time.

South Essex operator c2c, meanwhile, was named the most punctual in the UK according to the most recent Network Rail figures, with 96.9 per cent of trains on time.

It is the third year in a row the franchise has topped the national table.