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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).
More than 2.5 million Railcards are now in use, providing discounted price travel.
Britons travelled on average 826 kilometres in 2007/08. They made an average of 20.7 journeys with an average journey length of 39.9 kilometres.
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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.
