FCC responsible for most overcrowded train services in 2008

The Department for Transport recently requested under the Freedom of Information Act statistics on the 10 most overcrowded train lines/journeys in 2008. And guess what – FCC came out top!

They also had another two services in the top 10!

The three FCC service in the top 10 are as follows:

• Claiming the prestigious number 1 most overcrowded service is the 17.45 First Capital Connect service to King’s Lynn which had 352 passengers in excess of its capacity of 494.
• Claiming the number 2 spot was the 07.45 First Capital Connect service from Cambridge to London King’s Cross which had 291 passengers in excess of its capacity of 494.
• In 8th place it was the First Capital Connect 17.23 service from London Kings Cross to Peterborough which had a load of 244 in excess of its capacity of 494.

For a full list of the top 10 overcrowded services go here and for more FCC excuses check out their press release.