DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place

DB Cargo UK up for sale as restructure takes place

It has been confirmed this morning that DB Cargo UK is up for sale, as DB Cargo AG increases its focus on its core Central European operations. The UK Management Board at DB Cargo UK is looking for a new owner to provide additional capital, more market opportunities and scale…

Rail freight giant DB Cargo shunts UK operation into sale process

One of Britain's biggest rail freight operators is being put up for sale as its state-owned German parent confronts financial challenges in its domestic and wider European businesses.

Europe-focused DB Cargo seeks buyer for UK railfreight business

DB Cargo UK is looking for a new owner, its German parent DB Cargo AG being increasingly focused on its core Central European operations.  The UK business, which employs around 2,200 people and provides freight, infrastructure, and passenger charter services, has appointed legal and financial advisers to support the sale, but assured it would be ‘business as usual’ while the process gets under way.  UK CEO Andrea Rossi said the business was ... …

Deutsche Bahn to sell Doncaster rail freight business – Northern Financial Review

Deutsche Bahn has begun the process of selling its British rail freight business DB Cargo UK, which is based in Doncaster and employs 2,200 people. DB Cargo UK CEO Andrea Rossi said: “Our current shareholder, DB Cargo AG, has recently confirmed that its strategic focus will increasingly be on its core Central European operations, which are undergoing restructuring following the European Commission’s State Aid ruling. “In light of this, the UK Ma…

Bidders sought for rail freight giant employing 2,200 people

DB Cargo UK is reported to be working with advisers at Interpath on an auction