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The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) is a body which represents 26 train operating companies that provide passenger railway services on the privatised British railway system. It owns the National Rail brand. The Association is an unincorporated association owned by its members. It was set up by the train operators formed during privatisation of the railways under the Railways Act 1993.

Services provided by ATOC include National Rail Enquiries, sponsorship of the PlusBus Schemes, the management of rail discount cards and the licensing of railway travel agents. It also produces the definitive National Routeing Guide, available on their website, defining the validity of tickets, and has some input in the content of the National Fares Manual. This is, however, distributed by the more neutral National Rail website.

Personnel

  • Mike Alexander, Chairman & Michael Roberts, Chief Executive since 2008 both replacing George Muir, Director General 1999 – 2008
  • Alec McTavish, Policy & Operations Director
  • Edward Funnell, Communications Director
  • Steve Howes, Managing Director of RSP since September 2008 replacing Antony Lain as CEO
  • David Mapp, Commercial Director
  • Chris Wade, Finance Director

See also

  • List of companies operating trains in the United Kingdom

External links

  • Association of Train Operating Companies website
  • Association of Train Operating Companies Press Office website
  • National Rail website


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