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freight operating companies

The Partners

Rail Partners brings together independent owning groups, train and freight operating companies.
Between them, our Partners have hundreds of years of experience on Britain’s railway and have moved tens of billions of passengers and billions of pounds worth of goods. Their experience, dedication, creativity and investment helped transform the industry over the last 25 years and, as we emerge from the pandemic, they’re committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the industry, our customers and the wider economy for the next 25.

The
Partners we
speak for

  • Customer focus
    Customer focus
  • Private sector innovation
    Private sector innovation
  • International experience
    International experience
  • Wider transport expertise
    Wider transport expertise

Operator owning groups

Rail freight companies

The companies that transport goods by rail across the UK