Train is late today vs Train will be late today

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. "Train is late today" implies that the train is already late, while "Train will be late today" suggests a future occurrence of lateness. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to the current status of the train or predicting a delay later in the day.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 864 views

Train is late today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the train is currently delayed.

This phrase is used to inform someone that the train they are waiting for is running behind schedule on the same day.

Examples:

I'm sorry, but the train is late today.
The train is late today, so we might miss our connection.
Why is the train late today?

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It seems to me that the train is late.
When my train is late, I take it as a personal sign of disrespect.
Instead, passengers will be entitled to the following minimum cash refunds if their train is late:
Come on, Giorgio, the train is late!
Rail, rail, tie, tie, the train is late.
So what happens - we go there, the train is late, and then what, we're sitting ducks?
Wonderful, I won't be late today.
Miyuki comes in late today so there's only you.
They won't get here till late today, sir.
Our technician is running a little late today.
I'm working the Atlantic late today.
You're a bit late today.
Well, the butler was late today.
Gi Dong seems to be late today.
Well, look who's late today.
Almost everyone seems to be late today.
She's a little late today.
Piper, I cannot be late today.
It seems I'll be late today too.
I get off a little late today.

Alternatives:

The train is running late today.
The train is delayed today.
The train is behind schedule today.

Train will be late today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to predict that the train will experience a delay later in the day.

This phrase is used to forecast a delay in the train's schedule for the current day.

Examples:

I heard that the train will be late today.
The weather conditions suggest that the train will be late today.
The train will be late today due to maintenance work.

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Go at once, otherwise you will be late.
I think that they will be late.
Herr Gerlich, you will be late.
Now go, Little Dorrit, or you will be late.
It will be late autumn when you get to London.
I suppose Yuichiro will be late again tonight.
I'm afraid Quang will be late.
Finish your breakfast, love, if not, we will be late for school.
I'm having dinner with Li Chiao tonight, will be late home.
Vera will be late this morning so I need you to handle a prisoner transfer.
She told us to start without her because she will be late with school work.
Mother's will be late. Jeong Hyeon says she can't sleep and cry so, I often sing for her.
(Imitates Ricardo Montalban) The Casillases' car has broken down, so they will be late for the symphony.
The watches are so that no one will be late to any of their lessons.
The watches are so that no one will be late to any of their lessons.
Rebecca! Yes, well, I will be late coming back tonight.
Wonderful, I won't be late today.
Gi Dong seems to be late today.
Almost everyone seems to be late today.
Piper, I cannot be late today.

Alternatives:

The train is expected to be late today.
It is anticipated that the train will be late today.
There is a possibility that the train will be late today.

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Train is late today vs Train will be late today