News / New owner says it's full steam ahead for rejuvenated GB Railfreight

M&G Prudential’s infrastructure equity arm, Infracapital, has acquired GB Railfreight (GBRf) for an undisclosed sum.

The sale comes on the back of GBRf owner Hector Rail Group’s decision to sell following a three-year period in which GBRf has grown to become the third-largest rail operator in the UK.

Managing director John Smith said: “We have grown at an incredible rate under Hector Rail Group and it has been a real pleasure working together over the past three years.

“We are entering an exciting ...