Heathrow Express managers remain optimistic about the service’s future, after the latest passenger rail usage figures showed another year-on-year decrease.
Data published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) showed passenger numbers between Heathrow and London Paddington in the April 1-June 30 quarter were down 12% compared with the corresponding three-month period in 2023.
It was the fourth time in the last five quarters that Heathrow Express recorded a year-on-year decrease. At the same time, the number of passengers flying from the airport is at a record high.
In its latest report, ORR noted: “Heathrow Express had the largest decrease with 12% fewer passenger journeys than the previous year. Increased competition with the Elizabeth line for journeys between Heathrow and London Paddington may have contributed to this reduction.”
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