Bosses of three firms that supply trains to UK railways made £3.5m last year

The bosses of three firms that supply trains to UK railways were paid a combined £3.5m last year. This is despite these firms passing on nearly £400m to shareholders in dividends. The high payouts have drawn criticism from rail unions, who claim that these companies are profiting at the expense of passengers. This situation highlights concerns about the financial priorities of the companies involved and their impact on the rail industry.

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The chief executives of three firms that supply trains to UK railways made £3. 5m last year.

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