One of three rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) formed from the part privatisation of British Rail.


Sector
Transport
Status
Operational
Location
UK
Ownership
10%
Financial close
August 2008 (4.6%), October 2012 (4.8%), September 2021 (10.0%)
Concession term
Unlimited
THE BACKGROUND
With an asset base of over 4,000 vehicles, Angel Trains is the UK’s largest train leasing company and has invested over £5billion in rolling stock since its establishment.
Angel Trains owns passenger trains and leases them to train operating companies (TOCs).
https://www.angeltrains.co.uk/
Facts
Total Investment in rolling stock since privatisation
Over £5bn
Total number of vehicles
Over 4,000