Date: 04/03/2015

The UK government has announced that it is selling its 40% stake in the cross-Channel train operator Eurostar to an Anglo-Canadian consortium for £757.1m. Under the deal, Patina Rail LLP will acquire the UK Treasury's entire share of the high-speed rail service. The French and Belgian national railways continue to own the rest.

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UK government sells Eurostar stake

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The UK government says it is selling its 40% stake in the cross-Channel train operator Eurostar to an Anglo-Canadian consortium for £757.1m.

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