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UK rail travel is expected to reach a post-war high, the Association of Train Operating Companies (Atoc) has said.UK rail travel is expected to reach a post-war high, the Association of Train Operating Companies (Atoc) has said.
Last year, passengers travelled 45.6 billion kms on the railways - 6.5% more than in 2005, Atoc figures show. Last year, passengers travelled 45.6bn kms on the railways - 6.5% more than in 2005, Atoc figures show.
Growth so far this year has been 7%, meaning the 1946 record of 47 billion kms may be surpassed if it continues. Growth so far this year has been 7%, meaning the 1946 record of 47bn kms may be surpassed if it continues.
Britain has the fastest growing railway in Europe with 3.15 million passengers every day, says Atoc, despite complaints over fares and overcrowding. Britain has the fastest growing railway in Europe with 3.15m passengers every day, says Atoc, despite complaints over fares and overcrowding.
George Muir, Atoc director-general, said: "Britain's railways are a success and this growth is a considerable achievement.George Muir, Atoc director-general, said: "Britain's railways are a success and this growth is a considerable achievement.
"Our railways have outperformed the growth of other countries in attracting more people to rail and more freight is being carried too."Our railways have outperformed the growth of other countries in attracting more people to rail and more freight is being carried too.
"This reflects the fact that our railways provide frequent and well-used services and proves that the new trains and improvements to punctuality we have seen in recent years are attracting new passengers and freight customers to our extensive rail network.""This reflects the fact that our railways provide frequent and well-used services and proves that the new trains and improvements to punctuality we have seen in recent years are attracting new passengers and freight customers to our extensive rail network."