The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage 49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines 49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines 49 - Land transport and transport via pipelines
530 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
5 December 2008
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
EWS, a rail freight company, is to cut 530 jobs across the UK.The company, which is based in Doncaster, employs around 5,000 people across the UK, but has seen demand drop dramatically.As of 7 December 2008, no announcement has been made as to when these jobs will be cut.
Sources
5 December 2008: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2008), EWS, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 67587, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/67587.