tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988587131543641843.post1861070232306675422..comments2024-03-15T11:31:32.897+00:00Comments on A Transport of Delight: First GBRf for saleLEYTRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14575755776610646694noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988587131543641843.post-72271607406362619962010-05-06T01:21:25.181+01:002010-05-06T01:21:25.181+01:00I believed the main reason for FirstGroup acquirin...I believed the main reason for FirstGroup acquiring the parent of GB Railfreight (GB Railways) was because they then owned Anglia Railways. FirstGroup had been excluded from bidding for the Greater Anglia franchise and they saw buying GB as a means to an end in still getting that franchise. It wasn't to be however as National Express became the 'successful' bidder in the end.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264714429226976397noreply@blogger.com