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News from around Arriva Group.

Arriva Group’s Chiltern Railways secures fleet to modernise its service for passengers.
The trains will operate on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel to reduce emissions.
Trains will enter service from 2026.

Arriva Group secures €5 million contract to operate two regional lines in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland.
From December 2026, new services will reconnect previously unserved communities.
Contract reinforces Arriva’s position as a trusted regional rail operator and supports growth in liberalising European market.

Arriva Group to continue operating public bus services in East Brabant following €1.6 billion contract extension.
12.5-year contract unlocks investment in zero-emission buses and will lead to increased services, new routes and faster connections across the region.
Extension strengthens Arriva’s position in a key liberalising European market and supports strategic growth ambitions.

£17m electrification project has completed at Arriva’s Norwood depot in London.
Depot will facilitate 30 new zero-emission red double decker buses serving key Transport for London (TfL) routes.
On-going electrification programme supports Mayor of London’s ambition for entire bus fleet to be zero-emission by 2030

New fleet of 22 high-speed electric trains will increase comfort, reduce journey times and cut carbon emissions
Investment in Škoda-built trains follows €750m contract award to operate key long-distance routes in Czech Republic
Supports Arriva’s European growth strategy and long-term commitment to fleet decarbonisation

Arriva to continue operating Vechtdal lines in the Netherlands from December 2028 to 2043 following a competitive tender
Valued at over €650 million, the contract award reflects strong, trusted partnership with Dutch public transport authorities
Investment in new trains and electrification of key route supports Arriva’s group-wide sustainability strategy

15-year contract win unlocks €300 million investment in new long-distance electric train fleet.
The contract supports Arriva’s pan-European strategy to grow in liberalised markets and invest in sustainable passenger transport.
New contract will significantly grow Arriva’s network in the West Bohemia region and provide new services and capacity for travellers between Prague, Pilsen region and Karlovy Vary region, close to the German border.

Arriva has been awarded a new Public Service Contract in Lika-Senj county, reinforcing its position in Croatia’s evolving passenger transport market and expanding its footprint in the region.
The seven-year contract, signed today, starts immediately and will see Arriva deliver enhanced connectivity across rural communities on 23 routes, increasing overall network coverage.
The win supports Arriva’s growth strategy and commitment to delivering reliable and accessible public transport services across Europe.

New services operated by Arriva’s Grand Central would introduce a direct rail connection between the Northeast and Midlands to London Gatwick and the South Coast.
Making better use of available network capacity, the proposed route would connect underserved communities in the UK and enhance long-distance connectivity without the need to interchange through London.
The application reflects Arriva’s wider European strategy to connect people and places through sustainable transport solutions, strengthening regional economies and supporting modal shift.

Order worth around £300 million for fleet of new trains, which will increase seats by 20 per cent, improving capacity and connectivity.

45 rail cars to be manufactured at Hitachi Rail in the North East and financed by Angel Trains, helping secure highly skilled jobs and unlocking a new advanced manufacturing opportunity for rail.

State-of-the-art ‘tri-mode’ train technology has proven its ability to cut emissions and fuel costs by around 30 per cent to support UK Government’s decarbonisation agenda.

Announcement is made from Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe factory and attended by the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP.

Services expected to start later this year, linking the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and connecting Milton Keynes to Oxford for the first time in 60 years.
The new services operated on the line are expected to boost connectivity and drive economic growth across the region.
The expansion of Chiltern’s network will create new jobs and boost the shift to rail for commuters and leisure travellers alike.