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Over half a million journeys were made by overseas tourists in 2007, generating in excess of £15 million revenue.
The latest National Passenger Survey (Spring 2008) showed that 80% of passengers are satisfied with their rail journey - a 2% improvement on the same period in 2007.
Railways contribute just 0.5% of total UK carbon dioxide emissions compared to 21% for road transport; average rail emissions of CO2 per passenger km are approximately half of those from cars and a quarter of domestic aviation.
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For up to the minute train running and journey planning information, visit the National Rail website www.nationalrail.co.uk (for timetables, fares, train companies’ details and other useful information).
Simpler rail fares for all journeys
11th August 2008
11th August 2008
Passengers will soon be able to enjoy simpler train fares for walk up rail journeys when the second stage of fares simplification takes effect on 7th September.
National Rail Trends Yearbook 2007-8
31st July 2008
31st July 2008
Comment on the publication of National Rail Trends (2007-08)
Crossrail Act an "important milestone" for passengers
23rd July 2008
23rd July 2008
The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) welcomes the news that the Crossrail Bill has passed through Parliament and received its Royal Assent last night.
