Firm behind controversial rail freight 'minded to accept' £14bn takeover bid

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        July 31, 2026

Firm behind controversial rail freight 'minded to accept' £14bn takeover bid

        Good Morning Hertfordshire — 2026-07-31Segro, the firm behind the controversial Radlett rail freight, looks set to be taken over by US rival Prologis in a deal worth £14 billion.
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Firm behind controversial rail freight 'minded to accept' £14bn takeover bid
• Segro, the firm behind the controversial Radlett rail freight, looks set to be taken over by US rival Prologis in a deal worth £14 billion.
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