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Eurotunnel buys First GBRf freight operation [HSG]

Date: 07/06/2010

UK - FRANCE Europorte, a wholly owned subsidiary of Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel, have purchased First GBRf, formerly GB Railfreight and the third largest rail freight company in the country, from previous owners First Group plc.

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Eurotunnel buys First GBRf freight operation [HSG]

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