82m more people using UK railway stations

The number of people using Britain’s railway stations rose by more than 82 million between 2012-13 – a 3.3 per cent increase on the previous year.

Figures released by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) showed that the top 10 busiest stations remained unchanged, with London stations still dominating the standings.

London Waterloo was once again the UK’s busiest station, recording an increase of 1.8 million on 2011-12 to 96 million passenger entries and exits.

The statistics also showed that London Euston experienced the most significant increase in usage of the top 10, with 1.8 million more entries and exits – a rise attributed to an increasing popularity for London Overground services.

Station
Entries & exits
% change
Rank
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Waterloo
95,936,542
1.9
1
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Victoria
77,346,676
1.6
2
​

Liverpool Street
58,448,814
2.4
3
​

London Bridge
53,351,116
1.4
4
​

Charing Cross
38,607,238
1.3
5
​

Euston
38,299,206
4.9
6
​

Paddington
34,143,220
1.3
7
​

Birmingham New Street
32,090,346
2.7
8
​

King’s Cross
28,454,460
2.2
9
​

Glasgow Central
27,185,020
2.2
10

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