But what about stations at which no passengers ever turn up?
Based on data published by the Office of Rail and Road, the list below details the 17 least-used railway stations across the North, providing the total number of passenger entries and exits in 2023/24 for each station as well as the total number of entries and exits the previous year in 2022/23 in brackets.
Here are the least-used railway stations across the North...

5. Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire: 294 (94)
5 Kirton Lindsey, Lincolnshire | Gogle

6. Thorpe Culvert, Lincolnshire: 364 (396)
6 Thorpe Culvert, Lincolnshire | Google

7. Ardwick, Greater Manchester: 396 (324)
7 Ardwick, Greater Manchester | Google

8. Rawcliffe, East Riding of Yorkshire: 498 (442)
8 Rawcliffe, East Riding of Yorkshire | Google