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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.

Passenger operators in Great Britain

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Current operators

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    There are also a number of light rail systems.

    Future operating companies

    Future operating companies that have been announced by the Department for Transport. These will be the first nationalised operators to take over passenger services since the passing of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act in 2024, which makes public ownership the default option for passenger services.

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    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

    Luxury railtours

    In Northern Ireland

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    Freight operators

    Franchised passenger operator structure in Great Britain

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