train operating company
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.

Noun
train operating company (plural train operating companies)
- 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
Forms of train operating company
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Questions about train operating company
- What does train operating company mean?
- Train operating company means a company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.
- What part of speech is train operating company?
- Train operating company is a noun.
- What is the plural of train operating company?
- The plural of train operating company is train operating companies.
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