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Commenting on the latest rail usage figures published by the Office of Rail Regulation, a spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group, representing Network Rail and train operators, said:
“The railway plays an increasingly important role in Britain, underpinning jobs and driving economic growth. The industry’s focus on attracting more people to travel by train with good value fares, combined with government investment to improve the railway, has helped ensure passenger numbers continue to rise despite petrol prices falling.
“But we know we have more to do and are committed to building on the railway’s success to deliver the better services that passengers and businesses need.”
