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graphic - Train Travel Snapshot Jul-Sep 24

Rail revenue grows by 11% year-on-year as July-September 2024 sees no industrial action

  • All passenger journey purposes saw year-on-year revenue growth, with commuting achieving the highest percentage growth: Commuting (12%), Leisure (10%), Business (10%), Overall revenue growth (11%). [Commuting statistics exclude London]
  • Quarterly revenue from commuting has recovered to 89% of pre-pandemic levels.
  • July to September 2024-25 (Q2) saw no industrial action hinder revenue growth.
  • Q2 last year was heavily impacted by industrial action, with an estimated £96 million of revenue lost due to the action.
Suzanne Railway 200 - diversity of staff quote from Rail Director Dec 2024

Railway 200 ‘once in a generation’ opportunity featured in Rail Director

Customer & Revenue Growth Director Suzanne Donnelly and Railway 200 Programme Manager Emma Robertson share their enthusiasm for next year’s 200th anniversary of the modern railway in the latest issue of Rail Director magazine.

Rail Campus Derby launch

Rail Campus Derby officially launched

Local government partners and rail industry leaders came together to speak about this unique opportunity and what it means for the future of our railway