Merseyrail shareholder payouts pass £260m

Summary

Merseyrail shareholders have pocketed more than £260m in dividends since the concession began in 2003, new figures reveal.

Liverpool city region's train operator has posted its accounts for the 12 months to January 3, 2026, on Companies House. They show a 5.5% rise in revenues to £235.1m with pre-tax profits falling 16% to £26.2m.

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