"On the other hand the accurate indicator of economic activity here over 30+ years has been the level of occupancy of Northampton station's car park. Not remotely full even at surface level, the steel decking section put up in the early noughties has been closed for months".
A very clear indicator that transport modes have changed during the pandemic.
Schools are now back, holiday season over - perhaps there is a balance between those now WFH and those transferring from train/bus to car.
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