rail operator
collocation in Englishmeaningsofrailandoperator
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rail
noun
uk/reɪl/us/reɪl/
the system of transport that ...
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operator
noun[C]
uk/ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tər/us/ˈɑː.pə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/
someone whose job is to use and control a machine ...
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(Definition ofrailandoperatorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Is it not also a fact that, because many people travel with more than onerailoperator, they find it difficult to pursue a complaint?
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Under those conditions how can the privaterailoperatorcompete?
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If therailoperatorno longer needs to use the railway line, the local authority must decide whether it wants it.
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It places an unacceptable burden onto therailoperator.
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One great advantage of the franchise contract system is that there will be a specific agreement between the franchising director and therailoperator.
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They believe that they cannot be allowed to bid but any foreignrailoperatorcan bid.
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With the advice and representations of the local authorities involved, therailoperatoris deciding what to do.
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No material cost will be imposed on either a public or private sectorrailoperator, because the equipment in question will be redundant.
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If it does not want it, therailoperatorwould he able to dispose of it however it saw fit.
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That is to place an unfair responsibility onto therailoperator.
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It expects therailoperatorto maintain the line until the local authority decides whether it wants to use it.
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The amendment places too much onus on therailoperator.
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If trains are crowded, the use of trains by cyclists may be restricted by therailoperatoras appropriate.
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We have timetables which are designed to suit public use and not simply the convenience of rail operators.
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Information on direct agreements between rail operators and local transport authorities is not collected centrally.
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Yesterday, the minimum service standards that will be required of potential private rail operators were announced.
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It is unreasonable to place the whole responsibility for controlling stowaways on rail operators; a much greater official presence is required at terminals.
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The rail operators will be able to co-ordinate their arrangements through the joint industry arrangements, as necessary, in conjunction with the travel and tourism industry.
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The rail operators are in the best position to judge where increases in capacity will lead to increased rail demand.
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What plans he has to hold regular rail summits with the rail operators.
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