Small firms face 'extermination' due to Network Rail asset sale [The Guardian]





Date: 02/06/2018

Thousands of businesses based in railway arches are facing rent hikes of up to 500%. Thousands of small businesses based in railway arches across the UK are facing 'extermination' as Network Rail seeks to push through a billion-pound asset sale. From bakers to bike shops, mechanics to restaurants, many of the 5,500 arches across the UKs major cities are home to traders and shop owners.


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Small firms face 'extermination' due to Network Rail asset sale

The Guardian

Thousands of businesses based in railway arches are facing rent hikes of up to 500%