List of busiest railway stations in Great Britain (2021–22)
This list details the busiest railway stations in Great Britain, ranked by the total number of entries and exits recorded during the period from April 2021 to March 2022. Data is sourced from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the official body responsible for collecting and publishing railway statistics in the United Kingdom.
The figures reflect passenger usage following the COVID-19 pandemic and represent a period of ongoing recovery for the rail network. It's important to note that the listed figures may differ significantly from pre-pandemic levels and should be interpreted within the context of the specific year. Factors impacting station usage include commuter patterns, leisure travel, the presence of connecting services, and the availability of alternative transport options.
The ORR data encompasses all National Rail stations in England, Scotland, and Wales. London Underground stations that are also part of the National Rail network are included. Stations which primarily serve light rail or metro systems, like the Glasgow Subway or Tyne and Wear Metro, are not included in this list.
The list typically includes the station name, location (usually the city or town served), the number of entries and exits recorded during the specified period, and its ranking relative to other stations. It provides a snapshot of rail passenger traffic across the network and can be used to identify key transportation hubs and assess changes in passenger behavior over time. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, comparisons to prior years should be made cautiously.
This information is useful for transportation planners, policymakers, rail operators, and researchers interested in understanding rail usage patterns in Great Britain.