Three in Four Rail Commuters Forced to Stand Every Day As Trains Get More Overcrowded

Evening Standard - London (November 27, 2006)

Author: Dick Murray

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OVERCROWDING is getting worse on London's commuter trains, an Evening Standard poll reveals today.

The survey of rush-hour passengers showsmounting concern at the lack of seats on peak-time trains and that almost three-quarters of commuters are forced to stand every day.

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Three in Four Rail Commuters Forced to Stand Every Day As Trains Get More Overcrowded

The poll of 950 morning and evening passengers at four London terminuses comes amid mounting concern over lack of capacity.

Network Rail, responsible for infrastructure, predicts passenger numbers will increase by 30 per cent over the coming decade.

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