Ferrovial

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Grupo Ferrovial, S.A.
Type of Company Public
Founded 1952
Headquarters Madrid, Spain
Industry Construction, transportation & services
Revenue €8,989 million EUR (2005)
Operating income €871.3 million EUR
Net income €415.8 million EUR
Employees 57,247 (2005)
Website http://www.ferrovial.com

Ferrovial Group (Grupo Ferrovial) is a Spanish company involved in construction, infrastructure, real estate and related services.

The company is owned 60% by the Del Pino Family, founders of its original construction company. Rafael del Pino started in 1952 a railroad contruction company called Ferrovial. (The word "Ferrovia" means "Railroad" in Spanish.)

On June 5, 2006 a Ferrovial led consortium purchased UK based airport operator BAA plc valuing the company at £10bn [1].

Grupo Ferrovial also owns, through its subsidiary Amey, a share of Tube Lines, one of the two PPP companies responsible for the maintenance of London Underground's lines and rolling stock.