Train Operator of the Year

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 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.

Recipients
Past recipients of this award include:
 * 1999 - Midland Mainline
 * 2000 - Anglia Railways
 * 2001 - Chiltern Railways
 * 2002 - Chiltern Railways
 * 2003 - Anglia Railways
 * 2004 - London Underground
 * 2005 - Eurostar
 * 2006 - Freightliner
 * 2007 - Virgin Trains
 * 2008 - Northern Rail
 * 2009 - First Great Western
 * 2010 - Northern Rail
 * 2011 - South West Trains
 * 2012 - First TransPennine Express
 * 2013 - Abellio Greater Anglia
 * 2014 - Merseyrail
 * 2015 - London Underground