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

Sector

Transport

Status

Operational

Location

UK

Ownership

5%

Financial close

Acquired August 2008

Concession term

Unlimited

THE BACKGROUND

With an asset base comprising over 4,300 vehicles, representing a combined value of over £2.9 billion Angel Trains is the UK’s leading train leasing company. The Company has invested £3.5 billion in new rolling stock and on refurbishments of existing trains.

Angel Trains owns passenger trains and leases them to train operating companies (TOCs) typically over 5 year -10 year lease terms, matching the TOC’s franchise term.

https://www.angeltrains.co.uk/

 

Facts

Total Investment in rolling stock since privatisation

£3.5_bn

Total number of vehicles

Over 4,300