List of UK Train Operating Companies
This article only covers companies operating trains on Network Rail lines. For other companies, see List of British heritage and private railways.
There are many companies operating trains in the United Kingdom, including the 23 operators of franchised passenger services, officially referred to as train operating companies (TOCs), as distinct from freight operating companies.
The following operate the National Rail network.
There are also a number of light rail systems.
Operating companies have ceased to exist for various reasons, including withdrawal of the franchise, the term of the franchise has expired, bankruptcy or merger.
In Northern Ireland, most passenger trains are government-owned by Translink. The following brands are used:
The only exception is that Iarnród Éireann operate one early morning cross-border commuter service from Newry to Dublin Pearse every weekday, as part of its Dublin Suburban Rail operations.
In Northern Ireland
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