"titans" wrote in message ...

Is this a serious question or are you being funny?

More examining the logic behind the original question. As modern trains
have greater carrying capacity than the older types. More frequent services
and quicker turn round times. I fail to see that a reduction in platform
capacity is indicative of declining passenger numbers.Even a shorter
platforms could be misleading as modern passenger trains no longer need to
cater for mail and parcels and again services are more frequent.

More examining the logic behind the original answer.

Fact:
Epsom Downs Station has reduced from 9 platforms to 1.

Your conclusion:
Gives no indication whether passenger numbers are increasing or decreasing.

Made up fact:
Epsom Downs Station has increased from 9 platforms to 18.

Your conclusion:
....?