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Value for money in the railways – what Europe can learn from Great Britain
Britain’s experience in developing Europe’s first liberalised passenger rail market can help inform rail policy for other EU countries, a conference at the European Parliament will hear.
Book your train tickets now for cheap Easter travel
People looking to make seasonal savings this spring can now take advantage of cheap Advance rail fares for travel during the Easter holidays.
Train companies respond to ORR’s proposed licence change on passenger information
Responding to the ORR’s proposed licence change on passenger information, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:
Train companies show commitment to improving cycle-rail travel
The country’s first dedicated cycle hub, a pioneering school cycle scheme enabling pupils to take bikes on trains, and 1,500 additional cycle spaces across one operator’s stations were some of the achievements celebrated at this year’s National Cycle Rail Awards.
ATOC announces Half-term expected to boost family rail travel
Train companies are expecting a big increase in the number of families travelling by rail over the weekend and over the rest of the half-term week.
ATOC announces 5% growth in rail travel
ATOC announces 5% growth in rail travel puts industry on course for busiest year since the 1920s.
ATOC, rail industry unveils plans for the future of the railway
The rail industry today publishes its vision for how it can deliver better value for money and play a key role in driving sustainable economic growth over the period 2014 -19.
Shift from air to rail heralds ‘turning point’
Catching the train could soon be more popular than going by air on the main routes between the UK’s big cities if the shift from flying to the railways continues at its current rate, new figures published today suggest.
Train companies to give more information during disruption
Train companies are committed to improving information to passengers during disruption, A spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:
ATOC response to rail investment announced in the Budget
In response to the Budget announcement on track improvements in Manchester and the Swindon to Kemble line, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
ATOC responds to Government announcement on investment
Responding to the Government’s announcement on investment in the railways, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies, said:
Focus railways more on needs of passengers - ATOC
Proposals to make the railways more focussed on the needs of the passenger and to ensure value for money for the taxpayer are being set out today by train companies.