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Railway recovers from recession

11 February 2011
 

The rail industry has bounced back strongly from the recession, latest figures from the Association of Train Operating Companies show. Passenger growth in 2010 reached the levels of the pre-recession boom with numbers rising 6.9%. Growth was highest in the summer months, which saw a year-on-year rise of 8%.

Demand also grew strongly during the final quarter despite the severe winter, which disrupted rail services. Patronage had fallen 2% in 2009.

Overall, a record 1.32bn journeys were made...

+6% more

 

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