London railway stations are country's busiest - and getting busier [ITV]





Date: 27/02/2014

London's train stations are continuing to dominate the country's rail network - with the eight of the country's top ten busiest stations located within the Capital. All of the top 10 reported an increase in passengers in the last financial year, according to Office of Rail Regulation figures.


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London railway stations are country's busiest - and getting busier

ITV

London's train stations are continuing to dominate the country's rail network - with the eight of the country's top ten busiest stations located within the Capital. All of the top 10 reported an increase in passengers in the last financial year, according to Office of Rail Regulation figures.

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