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• 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.

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.

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

• Rail passenger revenue from business travel grew by 21% in April – June (Q1) 2024, compared with the same period last year, analysis of the latest rail statistics by Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) shows.
• Choosing rail travel over a petrol or diesel car results in lower carbon emissions for 93.8% of business journeys across Britain, research shows.
• Commuting (+7%) and leisure travel (+7%) also saw a year-on-year uplift.
• Leisure travel boosted as global megastar Taylor Swift played to sold out crowds across the UK in early summer.

• 'Next Stop - Your Future' launched, empowering learners with new skills and experiences, to drive positive change both within their organisations and across the industry

Demand for rail has become more discretionary since the pandemic.

Each quarter, Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) publishes analysis of the latest rail statistics, unpicking the reasons people are travelling and consequences for national rail revenue.

Bringing rail clients and the supply chain together to support our ambitions for a simpler, better railway

A new tool for operational decision-makers

“Trust, honesty, and accountability in business relationships are crucial to foster innovation in the railway.”

Working at a local level to achieve a seamlessly integrated transport system that is fit for the future.

• Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) is looking for senior leaders working in the rail and non-rail supply chain to join the latest cohort of its Commercial Partnerships Sounding Board.
• To express your interest in joining, please read the criteria and complete the online form by 17:00 on Friday 3 May 2024.