One in five rail passengers forced to stand in morning peak

One in five rail passengers arriving into major cities in England and Wales during the morning rush hour were forced to stand, official figures show. The average number of commuters pouring into urban centres on a daily basis rose by 13% to 1.7 million on average between September and December 2023, compared to the same period the year before. But train operators increased seating capacity by just 2% over that time, according to a report published by the Department for Transport (DfT). Of the largest cities, London saw the highest...