Prism Rail
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| Prism Rail plc | |
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| Fate | Takeover |
| Successor | National Express Group |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 2000 |
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| Industry | Transport |
| Products | Rail transport |
Prism Rail was established in 1995 to acquire passenger rail franchises being made available under the Government's rail privatisation programme. It bid for 17 franchises, was shortlisted for 12 and was ultimately awarded 4, which were LTS Rail, Wales and West, WAGN and Valley Lines Trains.[1]
Prism Rail was founded by a number of individuals from the bus industry. Four of the individuals, Godfrey Burley, Giles Fearnley, Bob Howells and Len Wright, were directors of the Company.
The company raised the money to acquire its first passenger rail franchise from a small number of institutional investors, following which the shares became quoted on the stock market. The capital to acquire subsequent franchises was raised through the stock market.
Prism Rail was acquired by the National Express Group in 2000.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Passenger Rail Franchises (31 January 2002).
- ^ National Express Group press release (18 July 2000).
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