train operating company

English

Passenger trains run by CrossCountry and South West Trains, two train operating companies.

Noun

train operating company (plural train operating companies)

1. (UK, rail transport) A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.
   • 2019 November 6, “Industry Insider: Blame the policymakers”, in Rail, page 76:

     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.

See also

• freight operating company
• TOC