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train operating companies

train operating companies is the plural of train operating company.

Meaning of train operating company

Noun

train operating company (plural train operating companies)

  1. (UK) A 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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What is train operating companies the plural of?
Train operating companies is the plural of train operating company.

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