The 10 busiest commuter trains in England and Wales revealed
Summary
The Department for Transport reported that the busiest commuter train in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink service between Bedford and Three Bridges, with overcrowding slightly decreasing overall due to increased capacity. Four South Western services and two Thameslink routes are among the top ten busiest, and work is ongoing to improve space during peak hours.Key Facts
- The most crowded train was a Thameslink morning service from Bedford to Three Bridges with a load factor of 176%.
- Overcrowding on commuter trains in major English and Welsh cities fell slightly compared to autumn 2024.
- About 1.1% of peak-time travelers were on overcrowded trains.
- More than 1.2 million of 1.9 million daily autumn journeys were in London.
- South Western Railway increased capacity by nearly 30% in the last year with new trains.
- Thameslink trains include extra standing room and have added services to reduce crowding.
- The data comes from passenger counts on weekdays between September and December 2025.
- A quarter of passengers traveling in and out of London during peak times had to stand; in other cities, only 5% stood.
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