Nationally, Waterloo Station remains in top spot for the total number of passenger entries and exits with an incredible 94.2 million in a year.
At the other end of the scale, there were three stations with fewer than 100 entries and exits. The least used stations were Denton and Stanlow & Thornton with each only having an estimated 46 entries and exits during the entire year while Reddish South had 60.
But what about Northumberland?
Here’s a countdown from quietest to busiest….
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1. Acklington Railway Station
Acklington Railway Station is one of the least used stations in the country. Figures reveal at had just 320 entries and exits in 2018/19 compared with 372 the previous year - a fall of 14%. It is ranked the 2,540th busiest station - out of 2,560. Picture by Jane Colman Photo: Jane Coltman
2. Pegswood Railway Station
Pegswood Railway Station has seen a significant increase in passenger numbers. Figures show that station entries and exits were 2,364 in 2018/19 compared to 1,670 the previous year - a rise of 41.6%. It is ranked 2,458th busiest in the country. Photo: Google
3. Chathill Railway Station
Chathill Railway Station is only served by two trains per day. However, figures show the number of entries and exits was 2.546 in 2018/19 compared to 2,162 the previous year - an increase of 17.8%. It is ranked the 2,454th busiest station. Photo: NOP
4. Widdrington Railway Station
Widdrington Station has seen a healthy rise in passenger numbers. Figures show there were 4,180 entries and exits in 2018/19 compared to 3,574 the previous year - an increase of 17%. It is the 2,418th busiest station in the country. Photo: Jane Coltman