DEMANDS for transport group Arriva’s British stock to be nationalised were made today after owners Deutsche Bahn confirmed it will be put up for sale.

The German rail operator, which runs rail franchises in northern England and the London Overground, has said that it will revive plans for a sell-off of its assets in Britain.

The Berlin-based supervisory board of the company said that it was exploring options to sell Arriva, but has not ruled out a possible public option.