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Meaning of train operating company | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government.

UK

Examples

“The DfT has remained committed to Driver Controlled Operation with the elimination of guards, and expects train operating companies to work in this mode when new vehicles are introduced.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

train order train pipe train set train shed train spotting train station