HC Deb 19 June 1913 vol 54 c538W
Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the President. of the Board of Trade what was the total number of passenger journeys and the total number of season-ticket holders in the United Kingdom and Ireland, separately, in the years 1875 and 1912, respectively?

Mr. BUXTON

The total number of passengers conveyed by railways in the United Kingdom as a whole and in Ireland, exclusive of season-ticket holders, was as follows:—

In 1875:—
In the United Kingdom … 506,975,234
In Ireland … 16,873,661
In 1912:—
In the United Kingdom 1,294,486,000
In Ireland 29,162,000

The number of season tickets issued in 1912 reduced to their equivalent in annual season tickets was:—

In the United Kingdom … 786,000
In Ireland … 11,600

Corresponding information with regard to the number of season tickets issued in 1875 is not available, but the total receipts from season tickets in the two years were as follows:—

In 1875:— £
In the United Kingdom … 1,151,248
In Ireland … 41,729.
In 1912:— … £
In the United Kingdom … 5,080,000
In Ireland … 92,300

The figures for 1912 are throughout approximate and subject to revision on. final examination of the returns.