Firstgroup expansion continues with Cheshire-based coach firm Lakeside Transport and infrastructure Firstgroup has acquired coach operator Lakeside Group, as the FTSE 250 transport giant continues to expand across the country. Lakeside, which is based in Shropshire and Cheshire, provides bus and coach private hire services to schools and businesses. The company owns around 145 buses and coaches, with a small amount of revenue coming from tours [...]
What is driving Firstgroup’s returns against rival Mobico and Britain’s train operators? Rail 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 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.
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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.
Trainline and Firstgroup shares tumble as Labour pledges rail nationalisation April 25, 2024 Trainline and Firstgroup shares fell this morning after Labour announced plans to renationalise Britain's railway network in the next five years.
Firstgroup steaming ahead: Company wins iconic London cable car contract March 21, 2024 The contract with FirstGroup is due to run for an initial five-year term
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.