"train operating company" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: train operating companies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} train operating company (plural train operating companies)
  1. (UK, rail transport) A company that operates passenger trains on the mainline railway network in Great Britain under franchise or license from the Government. Wikipedia link: train operating company Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: freight operating company, TOC
    Sense id: en-train_operating_company-en-noun-6nE0X7kg Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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