punctuality

"What we're also seeing is greater engagement in classes, an increase in attendance to school and punctuality to lessons has increased," Mr Tate added.

That compares with a declining level of punctuality in Great Britain of 67.8% trains arriving on schedule in the year to March 2023.

In the words of Virginia Woolf, “Time, unfortunately, though it makes animals and vegetables bloom and fade with amazing punctuality, has no such simple effect on the mind of man.”

Formal in manner and dress — suit, tie, polished shoes — he demanded punctuality, preparation, attention to detail and short, to-the-point presentations from those who worked with him or wanted something from him.

Deregulation, which was introduced by Margaret Thatcher in 1986, was meant to drive down fares and improve services amid competition, but has led to complaints about fewer services, punctuality and higher costs.