• Arriva is awarded new contract for both train and bus services by the Province of Gelderland.
• The contract is expected to be worth around €2 billion over the maximum term of 17 years.
• The concession runs from December 2025 for ten years, with an option to extend for upto seven years.

• I Squared Capital closes acquisition with Deutsche Bahn for Arriva, one of Europe’s leading providers of passenger transportation; previously announced in October 2023.
• Deal marks significant moment in Arriva’s history; I Squared commits to provide significant long-term capital to support growth and decarbonisation.

• Italy is Arriva’s second market to launch the technology, following initial development and roll-out in the Netherlands.
• The Arriva owned innovation enables search, plan, book and pay facilities with any mode of public transport, shared transport or micro-mobility provider.
• The launch in Trieste aims to increase the use of sustainable mobility choices in the Italian city.

Transaction will support shift to greener transport and cleaner cities across Europe

• New contract starts from October 15 for a core term of four years.
• Timetable enhancements are expected and enhanced connectivity, including a new daily direct service between Cardiff and Edinburgh.
• The new contract will see CrossCountry undertake a full fleet refurbishment.