A total of 433 million passenger journeys were made during July-September 2024, a 9% increase on the corresponding quarter in 2023, according to the Office of Rail and Road’s latest quarterly statistics.
Post-COVID passenger numbers continue to be boosted by the success of the Elizabeth line, which has been included on ORR’s statistics since it opened in 2022.
Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express experienced the highest increase in passenger journeys compared with the three-month period in 2023 (both 25%)
An updated timetable and an increase in services following its introduction of Class 756s on the Valley Lines contributed to TfW’s increase.
Revenue also saw an 11% uplift, with the highest levels of revenue growth recorded in the commuting sector (12% year on year).
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