Guidance

Rail passenger numbers and crowding on weekdays in major cities in England and Wales: pre-release access

Updated 19 September 2024

Applies to England and Wales

This annual statistical release gives an indication of how crowding on London commuter rail services has changed over time. It also shows rail service provision, passenger demand, standing passengers and crowding information for London stations and major regional cities.

The following post holders are given pre-release access to the publication for up to 24 hours prior to release.

Pre-release access recipient Department
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport (x3) DfT
Permanent Secretaries (x2) DfT
Special Advisors (x4) DfT
Director General, Rail Group DfT
Director of Rail Strategy and Analysis DfT
Strategy and Planning Director DfT
Deputy Director, Rail Analysis DfT
Head of Profession for Statistics DfT
Deputy Director Train Strategy and Operations DfT
Market Leads, Rail Group Passenger Services (x6) DfT
Commercial Manager DfT
Press Office (Rail desk) x2 DfT
Senior Press Officer DfT
Head of Information and Analysis Office of Rail and Road
Press Officer (x2) Office of Rail and Road
Transport Statistician Welsh Government
Wales Working Group Briefing Official Welsh Government
Press Officer Welsh Government
Policy and briefing officials (x2) DfT