Ownership in the UK Transport Industries

Who owns and runs UK transport? PUBLIC SECTOR PRIVATE SECTOR ROAD RAIL 1993 Railways Act: Privatisation of the railways AIR 1987 British Airways privatised 1985 Transport Act: Buses Regulation and Funding WATER

Rail Department for Transport Funds rail services Office of Rail Regulation Network Rail Regulates activity Operates, maintains, renews the rail network TOCs/FOCs Access Charges FOCs ADVENZA Colas Rail Direct Rail Services DB Schenker Fastline Freight Freightliner Group First GB Railfreight TOCs Arriva Trains Wales Chiltern Railways CrossCountry First Great Western Heathrow Express London Midland South West Trains

Bus Department for Transport Transport for London Highways Agency Local Authorities Operates, maintains and improves the strategic road network Responsible for all forms of public transport in London. Look after local roads in local area Bus and Coach Operators Stagecoach First Arriva

Water Department of Transport Maritime and Coastguards Agency Funding Safe construction, operation and navigation of ships Ports BuildersCruise FerriesFreight Containers Small vessels

Air Department for Transport Civil Aviation Authority Dir. Of Airspace Policy Regulation of UK airspace Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Regulation of UK tour operators and airlines Economic Regulation Group Regulation of UK airports, air traffic services and airlines Safety Regulation Group Sets safety standards Air Travel Organiser’s Licensing (ATOL) Regulation of UK tour operators and provides protection for consumers