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List of companies operating trains in the United Kingdom

List of companies operating trains in the United Kingdom

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There are many companies operating trains in the United Kingdom, including the operators of franchised passenger services, officially referred to as train operating companies (TOCs), as distinct from freight operating companies.

This article is about companies operating trains on Network Rail lines. For other companies, see List of British heritage and private railways.

Passenger operators in Great Britain

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    There are also a number of light rail systems.

    Defunct operating companies

    Operating companies have ceased to exist for various reasons, including withdrawal of the franchise, the term of the franchise has expired, bankruptcy or merger.

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    Passenger operators in Northern Ireland

    In Northern Ireland, passenger trains are NI/Ireland government-owned by Translink or the National Transport Authority. The following brands are used:

    UK Railtour operators

    See also: Railtour

    Luxury railtours

    • Belmond Grand Hibernian (From August 2016)
    • Steam Dreams (Emerald Isle Explorer)

    In Northern Ireland

    Freight operators

    Franchised passenger operator structure in Great Britain

    More information Sector of British Rail, Franchise ...

    See also

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