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Surge in intercity rail passengers points to fundamental shift in way brits travel
A fundamental shift in the way that people travel around the country is taking place, as new figures show that people are increasingly turning their backs on domestic flying and choosing instead to travel between Britain’s major cities by rail.
Cost of the railways to taxpayer is too high
In response to the ORR’s assessment of Network Rail’s finances and efficiency, a spokesperson for ATOC said:
Train companies respond to Passenger Focus research
In response to Passenger Focus research on priorities for rail passengers, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
Police and rail operators redouble efforts to reduce football-related disorder
British Transport Police and train companies are stepping up their efforts to tackle football-related disorder on the railways, as the football season starts.
Safety on the railways highest priority for everyone in the industry
In response to the Potters Bar inquest, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said: “The tragic events at Potters Bar will never be forgotten.
Demand for rail travel returns to pre recession levels
A significant increase in demand for rail travel during the first six months of 2010 has seen a return to growth in passenger numbers on the railways not witnessed since before the recession.
Number of complaints to train companies continues to drop to record levels, new figures show
Figures published today by the Office of Rail Regulation show record low levels of customer complaints for a complete financial year. There were 46 complaints per 100,000 journeys during 2009/10 – a drop of 16.5% compared with 2008/09.
Train companies should keep freedom to sell alcohol on trains
Responding to the news that the British Medical Association’s (BMA) annual conference has voted against calls for a blanket alcohol ban on public transport, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) said:
McNulty Review is a real opportunity to provide value for money - ATOC
In response to the publication of the scoping study for the McNulty Review into value for money in the rail industry, Alec McTavish, Director of Policy and Operations at the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
Train companies respond to NAO report ‘Increasing Rail Capacity’
In response to the National Audit Office report ‘Increasing Passenger Rail Capacity’, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
Record punctuality on railways - Train companies respond
In response to new figures from Network Rail showing a record 94% of trains arriving on time across the country in April, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
ATOC responds to Liberal Democrat rail fares proposals
In response to Liberal Democrat proposals on rail fares, Michael Roberts, Chief Executive of the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), said: