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RollingStock
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- Tube & Rail · London
Train firm bosses earned £3.5m as dividends hit £400m
Chief executives of three major train supply firms received a combined £3.5 million in salaries last year, as their companies distributed nearly £400 million to shareholders in dividends. Rail unions have criticised these payments.
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Great British Railways considers public ownership of new trains
Great British Railways is exploring public ownership for new trains, a move that could save money compared to the current leasing model. Rail operators spent £2.7 billion on leases last year, with rolling stock companies reporting significant profit margins.
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