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Over half a million journeys were made by overseas tourists in 2005, generating in excess of £20 million revenue.
Rail moves 20% more people into London than ten years ago. During the peak periods an average of 451,000 commuters travels by rail into the capital every working day.
Britain’s rail network comprises 16,116 route kilometres, over 2,500 stations, 40,000 bridges and tunnels, and 9000 level crossings.
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New leaflet to assist disabled rail travellers launched
13th May 2008
13th May 2008
National Rail launches its new leaflet for disabled people, Rail Travel Made Easy on May 18th. The new leaflet is designed to give a comprehensive over view to disabled rail passengers on traveling on Britain’s passenger railway.
ATOC says ORR decision on Network Rail fine is "Disappointing" and "A missed opportunity"
9th May 2008
9th May 2008
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today announced that it is confirming the fine of £14 million will be imposed on Network Rail following the serious engineering works overruns in January.
Eurostar and ATOC announce through fares to continental Europe are now available from over 130 towns and cities
6th May 2008
6th May 2008
Eurostar, the international high-speed train operator, and the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) today (Tuesday 6 May 2008) announced that over 130 British towns and cities now have through fares to mainland Europe.
