The next train is not delayed, it is rephased. subscription
Times Online - ext time your train is late, dont say it has been delayed. It will have been rephased. This was certainly the term favoured by Huw Merriman, the rail minister, as he confirmed that some of the HS2 line would open later than planned. At that point a bing bong came from the Tannoy, a metallic voice said we apologise for any inconvenience and someone in a high-vis tabard wandered through the chamber dispensing free bottles of water.