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Great Rail Journeys - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Great Rail Journeys M&A Summary

Great Rail Journeys has acquired 1 company of its own.

Great Rail Journeys has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include leisure (100%).

Great Rail Journeys Ownership

Who owns Great Rail Journeys?

Great Rail Journeys is owned by Vitruvian Partners. It was acquired on May 8, 2025.

Is Great Rail Journeys PE-backed?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys is owned by private equity investor Vitruvian Partners.

Was Great Rail Journeys formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Great Rail Journeys Business Overview

Where is Great Rail Journeys headquartered?

Great Rail Journeys is headquartered in York, United Kingdom.

What sector is Great Rail Journeys in?

Great Rail Journeys is a transportation company.

When was Great Rail Journeys founded?

Great Rail Journeys was founded in 1973.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity1
    • M&A Buy Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1

Great Rail Journeys

Great Rail Journeys Ltd.

Saviour House, 9 St., Saviourgate,
York, YO1 8NL
United Kingdom,
+44 01904 521936
www.greatrail.com

Great Rail Journeys is an operator of escorted holidays by rail that offers a fantastic choice of holidays with popular itineraries to over 40 countries across the world. Great Rail Journeys was founded in 1973 and is based in York, United Kingdom.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 1 - - - - - 1
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  1

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
VBR Tours LLC 2019-08-14 - Add-on Acquisition
Chicago, Illinois · www.vacationsbyrail.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Leisure 1 (100%) - - -
Total 1 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
Total 1 - - -

Company Summary

SECTOR

Transportation

Established

1973

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