What is driving Firstgroup’s returns against rival Mobico and Britain’s train operators? June 11, 2024 Investors in Firstgroup are set to rake in a bumper payout this year after profit surged. What's driving the growth?
Firstgroup: Booming rail and bus demand delivers windfall for shareholders June 11, 2024 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.
Eurostar won’t have a rival for at least four years – and Brexit is to blame June 2, 2024 Eurostar will keep its monopoly on the Channel Tunnel for at least the next four years due to Brexit-related red tape.
Elizabeth Line, Thameslink and Heathrow Express: London commuters ‘failed’ by train firms as punctuality plummets May 30, 2024 New figures from the Office of Rail and Road show punctuality at key London train operator's has fallen, while cancellations remain at record levels.
Elizabeth Line turns two: The highs, the lows and the future for London’s favourite route May 24, 2024 The Elizabeth Line turns two years old today and it has been a rare success story in Britain's infrastructure scene.
Grand Central: Bid for 550,000 more seats on routes between London Kings Cross and the North May 21, 2024 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 bids to restore direct London to Rochdale route for the first time since 2000 May 17, 2024 FirstGroup said the new route would be electric and battery powered, and operated by brand new trains which will be built in Britain.
Rail operator takes Mick Lynch’s RMT union to the Supreme Court May 15, 2024 A Northern rail operator has presented its appeal application to the Supreme Court over a dispute with transport worker unions
Labour’s rail nationalisation is a misdiagnosis. More state intervention can’t be the cure April 29, 2024 Labour's plans to renationalise Britain's rail network have been touted as the "biggest reform of our railways in a generation." But will it change much?
Trainline: Results in the spotlight after ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to Labour rail nationalisation April 28, 2024 Trainline investors are fearful Labour's plans for sweeping reform of Britain's railways could impact profitability in the years ahead.