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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

‘10 busiest trains in England’ named as passenger numbers bounce back

The Department for Transport (DfT) has named the “10 busiest trains in England and Wales” – with three of the top five on the same route, from Bedford to central London.

According to the data, covering a 12-week spell from mid-September last year, the 7.15am and 7.30am Thameslink departures had 79 per cent and 84 per cent more passengers than seats, respectively – more than any other trains.

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