Kent's trains are among the most reliable in the country.

According to the latest statistics from Department for Transport 91.2 per cent of mainline services run by Southeastern arrive on time.

The company is on course is reach its target of 91.61 per cent by March.

According to the latest national figures Southeastern is ranked eighth among the 21 train operators in the UK.

The highest performing services were c2c - which covers London, Tilbury and Southend - and Chiltern Railways – which operates between London, Birmingham, High Wycombe and Aylesbury - at 95.9 per cent.

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The train company with the poorest punctuality was Virgin West Coast at 81.6 per cent.

Southeastern spokesman Nigel Jarrett said it is great news for passengers despite being hit by some of the biggest price hikes in the country recently.

“We understand that fair increases are never welcome but we have to try and run as efficient and good a service as we can.

“We believe this shows value for money is being achieved through that revenue.”

Southeastern’s metro services – the term used for suburban services – arrived on schedule 90 per cent of the time.