OPRAF

abbreviationStandard termRailroad

The historic government body that managed passenger rail franchises in Great Britain.

The Office of Passenger Rail Franchising was the regulatory agency responsible for awarding and overseeing contracts to private train operating companies following the privatization of British Rail. It monitored performance, distributed subsidies, and ensured operators met their service commitments before being replaced by later regulatory bodies.

Heard on the job

The new timetable had to be approved by OPRAF before the operator could implement the changes.