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The average age of the passenger rolling stock is 14.7 years – Britain has one of Europe’s youngest train fleets.
Over half a million journeys were made by overseas tourists in 2007, generating in excess of £15 million revenue.
In excess of £30 billion has been invested in Britain’s rail infrastructure and stations since 1995/6. Over the next five years, more than £10 million is scheduled to be spent on track renewals, signalling, stations and structures, and £8.6 billion on rail expansion schemes.
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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.
