On Monday, 23 July 2018 14:29:22 UTC+1, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Because it's not true. I use trains on a regular (but not daily basis, so
also a variety of routes) and they're generally fine. Far more likely to
arrive at your destination at the said time than going by road.

Far more likely to arrive at all, given the road and rail fatality statistics.

Owain