Transport UK Group

Transport UK Group

Transport UK Group (TUK) is a British transport operator which operates services in England, which commenced operations in February 2023 when it purchased the British assets of Abellio via management buyout.

Transport UK Group History

In August 2022, Abellio agreed terms to sell its United Kingdom subsidiaries in management buyout led by managing director Dominic Booth, subject to approval by the Office of Rail and Road and partner organisations Merseytravel and Transport for London. The deal was completed when final approvals were received in February 2023.

Transport UK Group Subsidiaries

Transport UK Group operates the following subsidiaries:

• Abellio London, operates bus services under contract to Transport for London.
• East Midlands Railway, operates the East Midlands franchise under contract to the Department for Transport.
• Greater Anglia (60% shareholding alongside Mitsui & Co.), operates the East Anglia franchise under contract to the Department for Transport.
• Merseyrail (50% shareholding alongside Serco) operates the Merseyrail concession under contract to Merseytravel.
• West Midlands Trains, (70% shareholding alongside JR East and Mitsui & Co.), operates the West Midlands franchise under contract to the Department for Transport and Transport for West Midlands.

Transport UK Group Overview

Transport UK Group Industry: Transport
Transport UK Group Predecessor: Abellio
Transport UK Group Founded: February 2023
Transport UK Group Founder: Dominic Booth
Transport UK Group Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Transport UK Group Area Served: England
Transport UK Group Subsidiaries:
Abellio London
East Midlands Railway
Greater Anglia (60%)
Merseyrail (50%)
West Midlands Trains (70%)