Deutsche Bahn Arriva eyes £2bn spending spree

Article reports that Deutsche Bahn Arriva has amassed a £2bn war chest to invest in bus and rail contracts and acquisitions over the next three years as it anticipates a wave of consolidation fuelled by the liberalisation of the European transport market.

ESO: Background information: D Bahn set to take over Arriva http://www.europeansources.info/record/d-bahn-set-to-take-over-arriva/

ESO: Background information: Mergers: European Commission clears proposed acquisition of Arriva by Deutsche Bahn, subject to conditions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-mergers-european-commission-clears-proposed-acquisition-of-arriva-by-deutsche-bahn-subject-to-conditions/

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