Go-Ahead
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Go-Ahead is a United Kingdom transportation company which should benefit from the government's emphasis on public transportation to cut car usage. The company is also relatively small so is less likely to come under pressure due to fears of its monopoly power than are some other operators. The company's railroad franchises have performed well in terms of growth of passenger numbers. The company could be initially affected by a decline in bus usage, and by a drop in railroad subsidies.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Stagecoach
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Stagecoach is a United Kingdom transportation company which has benefited from the acquisition of Porterbrook, which has helped fund the company's expansion. The company has also acquired a 49% stake in Virgin Rail, and this acquisition has to be approved by the industry regulator. It is seen as less advantageous than the Porterbrook deal. The company has few remaining opportunities in the UK railroad and bus sectors and will need to expand abroad.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Stagecoach
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Stagecoach should benefit from UK railroad growth, and could become an acquisition target. The company is likely to see a drop in earnings in 2000.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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