Open access operator

An open access operator is a train operating company that is not subject to franchising.

Open access operators in Great Britain

• Eurostar
• Grand Central Railway
• Heathrow Connect
• Heathrow Express
• Hull Trains
• Nexus
• Pre Metro Operations ^[1]

In development

Reference: Network Rail ^[2]

• Alliance Rail
• Devon and Cornwall Railways
• Europorte
• Go! Co-operative
• Glasgow Trains
• On Route Logistics
• Rutland Rail

References

1. ^ http://www.premetro.co.uk/
2. ^ http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/2369.aspx