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FirstGroup plc

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FirstGroup plc is a leading private sector provider of public transport.

Our services are a vital part of society – transporting customers for business, education, health, social or leisure purposes. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier.

FirstGroup is one of the UK's largest bus operators with around a fifth of bus services outside London. We are also one of the most experienced rail operators in the UK and the only one to run every sort of railway - long distance, regional, commuter and sleeper operations. We carried more than 340 million passengers across our four franchises and our open access operation in 2019/20.

We operate four passenger franchises – Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and TransPennine Express – and one open access operator, Hull Trains.

FirstGroup owns and operates the iconic Greyhound brand, the only national provider of scheduled intercity coach services in the US and Canada.

We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

For information on careers with FirstGroup in the UK click here:
https://uk.firstgroupcareers.com/life/dayinthelife/
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Location
United Kingdom, Scotland, Aberdeen
Employees
10001+
Founded date
1995

Mentions in press and media 42

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Jul 30, 2026AGM StatementAGM Statement Thu, Jul 30, 2026 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC AGM STATement FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or ‘the Group’) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) at 11:30 today. Ahead of the AGM, the Group notes tha...
Jul 29, 2026DisposalDisposal Wed, Jul 29, 2026 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC sale of Mistral data FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) announces that it has agreed the sale of Mistral Data Services Limited (‘Mistral Data’) to Tracsis plc (AIM: TRCS) for...
Jul 7, 2026Sizewell C transport services contract awardSizewell C transport services contract award Tue, Jul 07, 2026 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC sizewell C Transport services contract award FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) announces the award of the Sizewell C bus transport servic...
Mar 26, 2026Pre-close trading updatePre-close trading update Thu, Mar 26, 2026 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC Pre Close Trading update FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) today provides an update on trading since its H1 2026 Results published in November 2025, in respe...
Dec 10, 2025FirstGroup named as preferred operator for London Overground rail contractFirstGroup named as preferred operator for London Overground rail contract Wed, Dec 10, 2025 08:03 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP named as preferred operator for LONDON OVERGRoUND rail contract FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or ‘the Group...
Aug 29, 2025Palmer Energy Technology acquires battery tech firm Brill Power and secures £5M in fundingUK-based Palmer Energy Technology Limited (PETL), a battery energy storage system startup, has announced the acquisition of Brill Power, a spin-out from the University of Oxford known for its advanced battery management technology. The deal...
Jul 29, 2025Award of open access rail extensionsAward of open access rail extensions Tue, Jul 29, 2025 08:46 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC Award of Open access rail extensions FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded extensions to its Hull Tra...
Jul 28, 2025Acquisition(s)Acquisition(s) Mon, Jul 28, 2025 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC Acquisition of Tetley’s coaches FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) today announces that it has acquired Tetley’s Motor Services Limited (‘Tetley’s Coaches’), a Leeds-ba...
Jul 25, 2025AGM StatementAGM Statement Fri, Jul 25, 2025 08:00 CET Report this content FIRSTGROUP PLC aGM Statement FirstGroup plc (‘FirstGroup’ or ‘the Group’) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (‘AGM’) at 14:30 today. Ahead of the AGM, the Group notes tha...
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FAQ about FirstGroup plc

When was FirstGroup plc founded?

FirstGroup plc was founded in 1995.

What has the press written about FirstGroup plc?

Parsers VC has collected 42 articles mentioning FirstGroup plc, among them “AGM Statement” (Jul 30, 2026) and “Disposal” (Jul 29, 2026).

Is FirstGroup plc still active?

Yes, FirstGroup plc is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 24, 2026.