All UK articles – Page 6
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Association of Train Operating Companies (Rail Delivery Group)
Formerly the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), in October 2016 it came under common branding with the Rail Delivery Group; it continues as a legal entity funded by train operators to provide joint services, including revenue allocation and settlement, impartial retailing, the national rail enquiry service, railcard marketing, staff ...
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Association of Transport Co-ordinating Officers (ATCO)
The association represents the interests of UK local authority transport officers responsible for railway matters. AddressHermes HouseTunbridge Wells TN4 9UZUKPhone+44 844 209 6556Fax+44 844 209 6557Websitewww.atco.website
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Freight Transport Association (FTA)
Established in 1889, FTA represents the whole logistics sector in the UK, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers AddressHermes HouseSt John’s RoadTunbridge Wells TN4 9UZUKPhone+44 3717 112222Fax+44 1892 552360E-mailenquiry@logistics.org.ukWebsitelogistics.org.uk
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Heritage Railway Association (HRA)
This is the trade organisation for heritage railways in the UK, and the umbrella organisation for the railway preservation movement, representing its interests to government bodies in the UK and EU. Address2 Littlestone RoadNew Romney TN28 8PLUKWebsitewww.heritagerailways.com
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Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA)
The LRTA was founded in 1937; it campaigns for better public transport, and particularly modern tramways and light rail. Members receive the monthly magazine Tramways & Urban Transit. Address8 Berwick PlaceWelwyn Garden City AL7 4TUUKPhone+44 7764 199365Emailchair@lrta.orgWebsitewww.lrta.org
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Campaign for Better Transport
This campaign and research group promotes transport policies that reduce car dependence and increase use of public transport, cycling and walking. It seeks an expanding rail network to meet tomorrow’s needs and a shift of freight from road to rail. AddressCanopi7-14 Great Dover StreetLondon SE1 4YRUKPhone+44 20 3746 2230Emailinfo@bettertransport.org.ukWebsitebettertransport.org.uk
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Blackpool Transport Services Ltd (BTS)
First line opened 1885; three operating routes serving 39 stops. Mostly segregated alignment, but includes 1·7 km street running. Refurbishment of the route with introduction of low-floor cars was complete in April 2012; two additional LRVs entered service in March 2018. The north-south seafront route has now been joined by ...
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Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO)
Established in 2000, the Institution exists to develop and promote the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the railways. The institution was granted its royal charter on October 1 2021. Address2/F Enterprise Park West, Beacon BuildingWeston RdStafford ST18 0BFUKPhone+44 3333 440523Emailinfo@railwayoperators.co.ukWebsitewww.ciro.org
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East West Railway Co (EWR Co)
Established as a stand-alone company on December 14 2017 to manage restoration of a direct railway on the Oxford – Cambridge axis, EWR is rehabilitating the former freight-only line from Bicester to Bletchley. Under development is a new line between Bedford and Cambridge, from where services could continue to Ipswich ...
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Fishguard & Rosslare Railways & Harbours Co
Jointly owned by ferry and port operator Stena Line Ports Ltd and Iarnród Eireann, this company owns the railways in Ireland linking Waterford and Wexford with the port of Rosslare, but the lines are leased to and operated by IE. A short section is also owned serving Fishguard Harbour in ...
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Community Rail Network (CRN)
CRN’s membership consists of more than 70 community rail partnerships which represent over 1200 station adoption groups. The network aims to engage local communities in encouraging use of local railways to promote social inclusion and sustainability. The Community Rail Network was formerly known as the Association of Community Rail ...
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Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT)
This is a trade association for bus, coach, light rail and metro operators, giving them a voice through political lobbying and media liaison. It also provides a forum for sharing information amongst its members. Address22 Greencoat PlaceLondon SW1P 1PRUKPhone+44 20 7240 3131Fax+44 20 7240 6565Emailadmin@cpt-uk.orgWebsitewww.cpt-uk.org
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GO-OP Co-operative Ltd
Aims to provide open access rail services in southwest England. Address16 SomermeadBristol BS3 5QSUKPhone+44 300 456 2265Emailinfo@go-op.coopWebsitewww.go-op.coop