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In 2007/8 1.23 billion journeys were made and a total of 49 billion passenger kilometres travelled (both the highest since 1946).
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.
Rail is nine times safer than car travel and about the same as air travel.
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Welcome to the on-line press office for the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), a 'one-stop shop' for access to rail news and press releases about ATOC and Britain's train operating companies.
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).
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.
