UK rail passenger numbers on a record post-Covid high

Passengers disembarking from a busy train
Passenger numbers are bouncing back, says the industry Network Rail

Passenger numbers on Britain’s railways have approached and exceeded levels seen before the pandemic. Despite significantly changed passenger behaviour, with much less peak hours commuting, the railways are proving as busy as ever. Reported UK government figures say that patronage averaged over 98 per cent daily in April, with 101-106 per cent for 14 days of the month.

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UK rail passenger numbers on a record post-Covid high

Passengers disembarking from a busy train
Passenger numbers are bouncing back, says the industry Network Rail

Passenger numbers on Britain’s railways have approached and exceeded levels seen before the pandemic. Despite significantly changed passenger behaviour, with much less peak hours commuting, the railways are proving as busy as ever. Reported UK government figures say that patronage averaged over 98 per cent daily in April, with 101-106 per cent for 14 days of the month.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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