Open access is ‘key priority,’ says Firstgroup boss Transport and infrastructure Firstgroup is pushing ahead with plans to expand its open access offering despite fears over a government clampdown. The transport giant on Monday announced it had leased five Class 222, six car diesel trains after signing an agreement with rolling stock firm Eversholt Rail. It intends for the 340-seat trains to be used on a [...]
Firstgroup: Booming rail and bus demand delivers windfall for shareholders Transport Firstgroup dividends sit at 5.5p, a 45 per cent hike on full-year 2023 amid a surge in demand for rail and bus travel.
Grand Central: Bid for 550,000 more seats on routes between London Kings Cross and the North Arriva Group has applied to the Office of Rail and Road to add a number of open access routes between London and the North.
Firstgroup hikes full-year profit forecast as open access drives growth March 12, 2024 Firstgroup said it expects higher than expected profits in 2024 because of soaring demand for its open-access services run by Lumo and Hull trains.