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Article Abstract:
The UK transportation industry should benefit from low rates of interest, a rise in gross domestic product (GDP) a low value for pound sterling, but share prices for the sector have underperformed in 1995. Transportation companies have high overheads so benefit from increased sales which rise with GDP. Some sub-sectors have performed poorly, such as distribution. Eurotunnel's share price has also performed poorly, affecting average share prices, but bus companies have performed well.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Transport
Article Abstract:
The United Kingdom transportation industry is affected by business cycles, and slower growth means less usage of freight and passenger operations. The government aims to increase usage of public transportation, so slower growth does not necessarily mean that transportation companies are hit. Productivity and reductions in costs are becoming more important since acquisitions cannot be made as easily with the emergence of five companies dominating the sector in the UK.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Transport
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Factors affecting British transportation companies, such as trends in fuel prices are examined in detail.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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