UK Rail Operators
There are 28 different train operators across Great Britain. Find out more about each of the individual train operators at redspottedhanky.com, you can also book tickets for train travel.
St Pancras
Arriva Trains Wales
Serving the whole of Wales and the Welsh Marches, Arriva Trains Wales operates services to all major train stations in Wales.
C2C Rail Limited
Connecting London with rail destinations in Essex and Southend-on-Sea.
Chiltern Railways
Operating a number of services between the UK's major cities of London and Birmingham.
CrossCountry Trains
Covering around 1,400 miles and calling at over 100 stations from Aberdeen to Penzance, CrossCountry Trains is the most extensive rail network in the UK.
Docklands Light Railway
The automated Docklands Light Railway is an innovative railway service managed by Transport for London (TfL), which connects many areas of London to the redeveloped Docklands area.
East Coast
Operating up and down the East Coast route, East Coast trains runs 136 services each and every weekday.
East Midlands Trains
East Midlands Trains also operates fast and frequent trains connecting London to cities such as Liverpool, Nottingham, Corby, Derby, York, Leeds and Sheffield in the north.
First Capital Connect
Connecting 15 stations across London as well as destinations further afield in the south of England.
First Great Western Trains
Operated by FirstGroup Plc, First Great Western has come to be associated with scenic journeys through the beautiful English countryside.
Gatwick Express
The Gatwick Express service has been connecting London to Gatwick Airport's Southern Terminal for over 25 years, with regular departures from Victoria Station.
Grand Central
Grand Central is a private rail operator providing services connecting London to North Yorkshire and the Durham Coastline.
Heathrow Connect
Heathrow Connect offers travellers a quick and easy way to get between London Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport to the west.
Heathrow Express
Heathrow Express operates a direct and quick rail link between London's Paddington Station and Heathrow Airport.
London Overground
Just as vital for connecting the UK capital as the iconic London Underground, the London Overground serves to connect disparate areas of the London region.
London Underground
The London Underground provides travellers with the quickest and easiest from of mass transit in the UK capital city.
Merseyrail
Taking care of travel needs across the Liverpool and Merseyside region,
National Express East Anglia
National Express East Anglia operates along the Great Anglia Network.
Northern Rail
Northern Rail operates local and long distance commuter rail services all across Northern England.
South West Trains
South West Trains operates around 1,700 trains each day, calling at over 200 stations in South West England.
Southeastern Trains
Southeastern Trains services cover the entirety of south-eastern England, running around 200 trains daily.
Southern
Southern is a train operator providing services to and from London across the counties of East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire.
Stansted Express
Stansted Express provides a quick and easy access route for travellers in London to reach Stansted Airport.
First ScotRail
Providing services throughout Scotland and reaching across the Scottish border to Newcastle and Carlisle in the north of England,
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express draws its name from crossing the Pennines, but services much of the North of England, and includes rail services to Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland.
Virgin Trains
Boasting what could be the most distinctive look when it comes to rail transport, Virgin Trains are easily recognised thanks to their red design and familiar brand.
Wrexham & Shropshire
Wrexham & Shropshire has ceased operations as of Friday 28th January.
London Midland
Spanning the Midlands and North West England, London Midland rail services provide travel between London Euston and Liverpool.
