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Did You Know?
In 2007/8 1.23 billion journeys were made and a total of 49 billion passenger kilometres travelled (both the highest since 1946).
Over 50% of Britain's 2,500 stations are now equipped with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance systems. There are 20,000 CCTV cameras on the network and over 500 stations have cameras that are centrally monitored.
Rail is nine times safer than car travel and about the same as air travel.
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Welcome to the on-line press office for the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), a 'one-stop shop' for access to rail news and press releases about ATOC and Britain's train operating companies.
For up to the minute train running and journey planning information, visit the National Rail website www.nationalrail.co.uk (for timetables, fares, train companies’ details and other useful information).
For up to the minute train running and journey planning information, visit the National Rail website www.nationalrail.co.uk (for timetables, fares, train companies’ details and other useful information).
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH RAIL TRAVEL REMAINS AT RECORD HIGH, NEW SURVEY SHOWS
4th February 2010
4th February 2010
The publication of the National Passenger Survey shows that more than four in five people are satisfied with rail travel.
TRAIN COMPANIES SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING CYCLE-RAIL TRAVEL
4th February 2010
4th February 2010
Innovative schemes that improve services for rail-cycle passengers have been lauded.
The National Cycle Rail Awards, which are sponsored by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), celebrate the groundbreaking work being done by train companies, associated industry groups and individuals across the country to encourage the combined use of cycle and rail travel.
The National Cycle Rail Awards, which are sponsored by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), celebrate the groundbreaking work being done by train companies, associated industry groups and individuals across the country to encourage the combined use of cycle and rail travel.
ATOC RESPONDS TO UNION CLAIMS OVER RAIL SAFETY
28th January 2010
28th January 2010
ATOC responds to a union campaign and potential strike over fears that Network Rail is planning to cut maintenance jobs.
