train operating company

noun

A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.

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Meanings

nountrain operating company (plural train operating companies)

plural train operating companies

  1. UKrail transportA company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.

    The DfT has remained committed to Driver Controlled Operation with the elimination of guards, and expects train operating companies to work in this mode when new vehicles are introduced.

    2019 November 6, “Industry Insider: Blame the policymakers”, in Rail, page 76
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