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Here is evidence that you are mistaken: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GBR_rail_passengers_by_year_1830-2023.png https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GBR_rail_passengers_... This is only a Wikimedia page, so if you have better evidence that contradicts it, feel free to present it. But note that it cites trustworthy sources.