Metro’s performance figures for July 2010 have been released, exceeding the service delivery target for the eighth consecutive month and recording the best punctuality figure in six months.The operator exceeded the 98 per cent service delivery target running 56,989 services, or 98.6 per cent of services. July’s punctuality result of 85.9 per cent improved on June’s result, however it fell short of the 88 per cent target.Metro CEO Andrew Lezala acknowledged last week’s network-wide disruptions caused by overhead power line failures, and a power surge on 2 July that knocked-out the power near Newport Station had a huge impact on the total number of cancelled and delayed trains in July.“Although we’ve managed to record our best punctuality result since January, we need to keep focusing on getting the basics right. There’s still a great deal of work that needs to happen,” Mr Lezala said.July also marked the first month of publishing the latest performance results both online and in mX newspaper. The 28-day rolling average of service delivery and punctuality figures is published here and in mX every weekday. This demonstrates greater transparency in reporting Metro’s performance.“We’ll continue working hard to upgrade and maintain the train network. We know what needs to be done, and that’s why there’s record amounts of money being spent on improving the railway to give people what they deserve – a more reliable train service,” Mr Lezala said.“This financial year more than $400 million will be spent on key infrastructure maintenance and projects, and we’re also focusing on non-infrastructure priorities such as continuing the roll-out of the 38 new X'Trapolis trains, and improving the timetable.”Scheduled works for this financial year include replacing 105,000 wooden sleepers with concrete ones, replacing more than 55 kilometres of track, replacing 27 kilometres of overhead wiring, installing 160 overhead frames, 381 kilometres of rail grinding to improve adhesion and to provide a smoother ride, and upgrading 30 station pits (the area between platforms at each station) across the network.Metro will pay customer compensation for falling below the punctuality target in July. Customers with a monthly, six-monthly or yearly Metcard may apply to receive one free daily Metcard.Metro customers with an eligible myki pass may apply for compensation in the form of myki money to the equivalent of one daily ticket.Eligible customers can apply for compensation by filling out a claim form available at premium stations or download an application form from here.