The pandemic has certainly been a difficult time for individuals and businesses alike. From displaced workforces to new regulatory barriers, everyone was faced with unexpected challenges affecting their lives and businesses. While the struggle to pivot and accept the 'new normal' was difficult, many industries saw this as an opportunity to re-envision their operations and pave a new path for digital transformation. Railways are the transit bloodline for many countries and the UK is no exception. With new mobility options offering improved digital customer experience, it is time to take a look at what opportunities lie ahead for the UK rail industry. Like many other countries, the UK too struggled to stand firm amidst the ongoing uproar. The deadly pandemic impacted lives and businesses in the country and brought the economy to a virtual standstill. According to official estimates, the UK economy recorded its biggest contraction in more than three centuries in 2020. Every sector, including rail transportation, incurred the wrath of Covid-19. According to recent figures, passenger numbers on Britain's railways had reached their lowest level in at least 150 years and the period between April and June 2020 saw the lowest demand for train travel, with just 35 million journeys made.
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