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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Kalyeena Makortoff

UK rail strikes fuel rebound in fortunes at National Express

A National Express coach leaves a bus depot
National Express recorded a rise in demand for coaches when shuttling Metropolitan police officers for the Queen’s funeral. Photograph: John Stillwell/PA

National Express has reported a further rebound in passengers and a rise in revenues after it stepped up services during rail strikes and helped shuttle police during the Queen’s funeral.

The coach and bus operator said revenues rose by 33% in the three months to the end of September and were now above 2019 levels, thanks in part to strong growth in its UK and Spanish coach business.

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