Branson becomes developer
Series: Property Week ; 65(47) 1 December 2000, 11(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Government's decision to award 22 new rail franchises for the extended period of 20 years has handed rail operators, such as Richard Branson's Virgin Rail Group, the opportunity to see a return from property investments in and around stations. This month Virgin will find out whether its bid for the London-Edinburgh line has been accepted. This includes £40m improvements to existing stations. All the new and improved stations will provide opportunities for commercial and retail schemes.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Government's decision to award 22 new rail franchises for the extended period of 20 years has handed rail operators, such as Richard Branson's Virgin Rail Group, the opportunity to see a return from property investments in and around stations. This month Virgin will find out whether its bid for the London-Edinburgh line has been accepted. This includes £40m improvements to existing stations. All the new and improved stations will provide opportunities for commercial and retail schemes.