Group like-for-like revenue up 5.9%
Earnings per share up 66.3% to 16.8 pence (2011: 10.1 pence)
- Further growth in profit from bus operations
- Growth in rail profit with full effect of revenue support at East Midlands Trains
- Earnings-enhancing effect of October 2011 return of cash to shareholders
Interim dividend per share up 8.3% to 2.6 pence (2011: 2.4 pence)
UK Bus (regional operations):Partnership model and successful fares strategy delivering further revenue and operating profit growth
UK Bus (London): Turnaround of acquired business progressing to plan and profitability improved
UK Rail: Good revenue growth, increased profitability and strong operational performance. Further development of the alliance between South West Trains and Network Rail
North America: Further expansion of megabus.com network and good financial performance at recently acquired Coach America operations
Virgin Rail Group: Nearing agreement for continued operation of West Coast train services and plans to bid for new long-term West Coast franchise when tendered
