Band 6+: The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The first graph is a representation of number of train passengers in Sydney from the period 1995-2004. The second graph is an illustration of percentage of trains running on time in the same period.

The number of passengers travelling in train shows a gradual incline with 250 million in the year 1994 to 300 million in the year 2001 after which the numbers decreased to 280 million ending in 2004. The count remained constant at 280 million from 2002 to 2004. Highest number of passengers travelling by train demonstrated a peak in 2001 with 300 million, contrastingly the lowest number of passengers were reported in 1994 with 250 million.

The percentage of trains running on time fluctuated from 1990 to 2004. This percentage peaked in 1990 with more than 90%. A drastic decline with below 75% in 2004 marked the lowest percentage. A total of three drops were reported in 1997 and 2000 with 85% and final drop in the year 2004.

The fluctuations in percentage of trains running on time can be attributed to continuous constructions of railway tracks, changes in train routes and altering other railway facilities. The increase in number of passengers can be attributed to increasing population and job opportunities.