​The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) publishes annual data on rail passenger numbers.  Figures published today, 1st December, showed that Market Harborough had further growth, with a total of 888,036 rail journeys beginning or ending at the station during 2016-17.  This is 2% up on last year and three times the 296,838 recorded in 1997-98; proof that if a good train service is provided, people will use it!

The Office of Rail and Road has published its annual data about the usage of the rail network.  Market Harborough has continued its trend of strong growth over the past twelve months with an increase of 4.6% to a total of 870,166 rail journeys beginning or ending at the station during 2015-16.  This is nearly three times the 296,838 recorded in 1997-98; proof that if a good train service is provided, people will use it!