train delay
Commuter's morning frustration
A train delay is a disruption causing a train to run behind schedule.
Delays range from minor inconveniences to hours-long waits, caused by mechanical problems, weather, signal failures, or congestion.
The phrase appears in announcements and complaints alike: The train delay made me miss my connection.
In countries with punctual rail systems, even small delays make news.
- lateNot on time
- platformRaised flat structure
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- announcementPublic declaration of information
- signalMessage-conveying cue
tracks · commute · frustration · station · passenger information · cancellation · timetable · schedule · passengers · apologize · minutes · rush hour · connection · missed · knock-on effect · crowded · standstill · overhead wires
- excusesexcuse, not my fault, overslept, alibi, excuses
- commutingcommute, morning commute, evening commute, commute time, long commute
- disruptionsinterruption, disturbance, interference, obstruction, service disruption
- late excusesrunning late, stuck in traffic, lost track of time, behind schedule, overslept
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- rail transitsubway, metro, tram, streetcar, light rail
train delaypunctuality
Being on time
on schedule · early arrival · ahead of schedule · early departure · keeping time
train, delay, trains, trained, training, trainer, trainee, trainable, retraining