Association of Train Operating Companies
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The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) is a body which represents 26 train operating companies that provide passenger railway services on the privatised British railway system. It owns the National Rail brand. The Association is an unincorporated association owned by its members. It was set up by the train operators formed during privatisation of the railways under the Railways Act 1993.
Services provided by ATOC include National Rail Enquiries, the management of rail discount cards and the licensing of railway travel agents.
- George Muir, Director-General since 1999
- David Campbell-Bannerman up to 1999
- Alec McTavish, head of policy
- Association of Train Operating Companies website
- Association of Train Operating Companies Press Office website
- National Rail website