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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 21 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2005. It was answered by Shaun Woodward (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Bus Passenger Numbers

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the change in bus passenger numbers on the Belfast to Londonderry route has been between 2000 and 2005.
Answer

Translink has advised that the bus passenger numbers on the Belfast to Londonderry route are as follows:

Passenger numbers
2003–04 514,171
2004–05 516,137

Complete figures for the present financial year are not available. However Translink has reported a 3 per cent. rise in passenger numbers on the corresponding period last year.Translink has also advised me that bus passenger numbers for the period prior to 2003–04 are not immediately available. I shall write to the hon. Gentleman with the information as soon as possible.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c216-7W;440 c216-7W; 31483
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Bus services Belfast Northern Ireland Passengers Londonderry
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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