Newcastle-based operator Lumo records highest UK rail passenger growth
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Newcastle-based operator Lumo records highest UK rail passenger growth

19 Jun 2026 · Originally published 19 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Low-cost Newcastle train operator scores double success
Lumo has seen a 23 per cent increase in passenger numbers over the last year, the largest rise across the entire UK rail industry. The Newcastle-headquartered firm also ranked first for value for money in a major Transport Focus survey, helping to make long-distance travel between London, Newcastle, and Scotland more accessible.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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