GREAT NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
⚰️Wound downdissolved
02493030 · ltd · incorporated 1990-04-18
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 49319
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 72/100. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (58/100).
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 34.1y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 34.1 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
38 officers (2 active, 38 linked, 30 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
10 connected companies via shared directors
75
Filing history
193 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (113 events)Click to expand
- 2024-08-20📄gazette-dissolved-voluntarygazette · GAZ2(A)
- 2024-08-20🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-06-04📄gazette-notice-voluntarygazette · GAZ1(A)
- 2024-05-25📄dissolution-application-strike-off-companydissolution · DS01
- 2024-03-13📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2024-03-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2024-01-12➖SEEBER, Helen Mary resigneddirector
- 2024-01-12📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-10📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-01-09➕STENTON, Helen Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2024-01-04📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2024-01-04📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2024-01-04⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2024-01-04📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-11-22➕MARSHALL, Scott Bradley, Mr. appointeddirector
- 2023-11-22📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-10-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2023-05-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2022-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-11-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2021-07-01📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2021-01-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2020-06-17➖EDWARDS, Lorna resigneddirector
- 2020-06-17➕SEEBER, Helen Mary appointeddirector
- 2020-06-17📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2020-06-17📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-06-16📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2020-06-12➖EDWARDS, Lorna resignedsecretary
- 2016-06-27➖BOWD, Mark Antony resigneddirector
- 2016-06-27➖BOWLER, Richard Anthony resigneddirector
- 2016-06-27➕EDWARDS, Lorna appointeddirector
- 2016-03-31➖CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre resigneddirector
- 2016-01-22➕BOWD, Mark Antony appointeddirector
- 2016-01-18➖ADCOCK, Paul Stephen resigneddirector
- 2015-06-04➖HAWKINS, Kevin Paul resigneddirector
- 2014-05-30➖MELLOR, Nathanael Christopher resigneddirector
- 2013-12-16➖DAVIES, Elizabeth Anne resignedsecretary
- 2013-12-16➕EDWARDS, Lorna appointedsecretary
- 2013-08-29➖LAWSON, Beverley Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2013-08-29➕MELLOR, Nathanael Christopher appointeddirector
- 2013-03-14🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2013-03-14🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2012-08-28➕CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre appointeddirector
- 2010-10-29➕HAWKINS, Kevin Paul appointeddirector
- 2010-10-29➕LAWSON, Beverley Elizabeth appointeddirector
- 2010-10-29➖SEVERN, Alan William resigneddirector
- 2010-02-01➕ADCOCK, Paul Stephen appointeddirector
- 2008-09-19➖SPICER, Keith Martyn resigneddirector
- 2006-11-23🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Ing Lease (UK) Limited
- 2006-03-03➖COOPER, Michael David resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 113 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
Succession & seller-readiness
36/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
SIGNALS
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-08-20
1 insolvency-related filing on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-01-04: legacy
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Arriva Uk Bus Holdings Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arriva Uk Bus Holdings Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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GREAT NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
This company · 02493030
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arriva Uk Bus Holdings Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 07/03/2024 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Premier Buses Ltdceased 07/03/2024· 75-100% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1990-04-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC49319 — SIC 49319
Registered office
1 Admiral Way
Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR3 3XP
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2024-03-17
Officers (0 active · 36 resigned)
MARSHALL, Scott Bradley, Mr.→
Activedirector · ~56y · appointed 2023-11-22
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STENTON, Helen Elizabeth→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-01-09
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CLAYTON, Michael Bruce→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 1997-05-02
DAVIES, Elizabeth Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2006-02-13 · resigned 2013-12-16
EDWARDS, Lorna→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2013-12-16 · resigned 2020-06-12
FULLER, Alan Charles→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1995-12-06 · resigned 1996-07-01
NEWEY, Yvonne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-05-02 · resigned 2006-02-13
SANKEY, John Frederick→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 1992-11-13
SMITH, Richard George→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1992-12-31 · resigned 1995-12-06
STAUNTON, Hugh Christopher Thorpe→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1997-05-02 · resigned 2004-03-10
ADCOCK, Paul Stephen→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2010-02-01 · resigned 2016-01-18
ATKINSON, Gary→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1992-06-25 · resigned 1992-09-11
BOWD, Mark Antony→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2016-01-22 · resigned 2016-06-27
BOWLER, Richard Anthony→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2006-02-13 · resigned 2016-06-27
CARLAW, Kenneth Mcintyre→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2012-08-28 · resigned 2016-03-31
CLAYTON, Michael Bruce→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 1997-05-02
COCHRANE, Keith Robertson→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 1995-12-06 · resigned 1997-05-02
CONROY, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · resigned 1992-11-13
COOPER, Michael David→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2006-02-13 · resigned 2006-03-03
COX, Anthony Geoffrey→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 1996-09-09 · resigned 1997-05-02
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Ing Lease (UK) Ing Lease (UK) Limited | Mortgage | 1 property | 23/11/2006 | 14/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 08/07/2005 | 14/03/2013 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/08/1999 | 22/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 25/08/1999 | 22/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/03/1999 | 13/03/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 03/03/1999 | 13/03/2000 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Mortgage debenture | 1 property | 18/07/1997 | 22/02/2006 | |
| satisfied | Stagecoach (South) Stagecoach (South) Limited | Chattel mortgage | 1 property | 18/07/1997 | 27/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Stagecoach (South) Stagecoach (South) Limited | Legal charge | 1 property | 18/07/1997 | 27/02/1998 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Bank PLC | Single debenture | 1 property | 29/04/1993 | 28/03/1996 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee and debenture | 1 property | 08/05/1992 | 19/06/1993 |
Recent filings (193 total)
gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2024-08-20
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2024-06-04
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2024-05-25
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-03-18
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2024-03-13
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2024-03-13
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-01-12
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-01-10
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2024-01-04
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-01-04
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2024-01-04
legacy
capital · SH20
2024-01-04
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-11-22
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2023-10-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2023-05-22