Rail Awards
Train Operator of the Year is a rail transport industry award to recognize excellence among train operating companies of the United Kingdom. The award has been presented as part of the HSBC Rail Business Awards since 1997.
A similarly named award is also presented by the Association of Train Operating Companies as part of that organization's National Cycle-Rail Awards to recognize work in encouraging the use of bicycles and trains as a commuting solution.
Past recipients of Train Operator of the Year include:
- 1999 - Midland Mainline
- 2003 - Anglia Railways
- 2004 - London Underground
- 2005 - Eurostar
- 2006 - First TransPennine Express
- 2007 - Virgin Trains
- 2008 - Northern Rail
- 2009 - First Great Western