Go-it-alone plan for railside property developments
Article Abstract:
Railtrack could carry out major real estate developments alone rather than with a partner. The company is restructuring its real estate division and has appointed Helen Gordon who was previously at John Laing. The company is reportedly considering schemes in London and Leeds in England and Edinburgh in Scotland, though Railtrack will not offiially comment on such plans. This change in strategy would increase Railtrack's profit though could lead to conflict with the UK deputy prime minister, John Prescott, who argued that the company's real estate interests were sold too cheaply by the previous government.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Railtrack is still on the fast line
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Railtrack has seen a rise in its share price since the company was privatized. The company is able to boost profits by reducing costs. Shedding labor and using outside contractors are two ways it can do this. The company can also develop its real estate portfolio, though Railtrack's revenue is largely regulated and static. The company could be affected by the election of the UK Labor party, which could bring tighter regulatory controls, but the company is still attractive to investors.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Playing monopoly
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The performance of Railtrack is examined in detail, including the impact on the company of holding a monopoly.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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