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Arriva wins competitive tender in Netherlands: Artists Impression of livery Province of Gelderland

Arriva wins competitive tender in Netherlands

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.

Arriva Group publishes proposals to UK Government to help fix Britain’s railways: Accelerating the Government’s Ambition to Fix Britain’s Railways’

Arriva Group publishes proposals to UK Government to help fix Britain’s railways

Arriva’s proposals build on the Government pledge to ‘move fast and fix things’, accelerating the change needed for rail to achieve its potential.
The five-step plan looks to first stabilise and then build, with changes including timetable reform and new services launched across the country.
Making the recommended improvements could, ignite railway usage, support public finances and drive improvements for passengers.

Arriva's Grand Central applies for extended track access rights: Train Track

Arriva's Grand Central applies for extended track access rights

Grand Central to submit application to the rail regulator for extended track access up to 2038.
Proposals for a new, greener fleet are outlined as part of the application.
Application signals Arriva’s long-term commitment to UK rail.

Arriva expands into new territories with launch of ‘Three-Country Train’: Pictured left is Arriva driver Björn Schoester handing over the train's ‘key’ to Belgian counterpart Gilles Dister (NMBS)

Arriva expands into new territories with launch of ‘Three-Country Train’

Arriva Netherlands operates a new rail route which seamlessly connects passengers between Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
New service sees Arriva trains operating in Belgium for the first time.
Collaboration between Arriva, the Dutch national operator NS and Belgian national operator NMBS has enabled the EU co-funded initiative.

Arriva’s Grand Central rail submits application to expand open access services in the UK: Arriva UK Trains, Grand Central

Arriva’s Grand Central rail submits application to expand open access services in the UK

Grand Central has submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for significant expansion of its services in the UK.
Proposal set to improve connectivity and bring additional capacity with over 550,000 extra seats offered annually between the north of England and London.
New services could launch as early as May 2025 if approved.

Arriva Group awarded new national rail contract for CrossCountry: Arriva UK Trains CrossCountry

Arriva Group awarded new national rail contract for CrossCountry

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.

Arriva Group announces new rail contract for growth in Czech Republic: LtoR Jiří Nálevka, Director of Trains Arriva CZ, Daniel Adamka, Managing Director of Arriva CZ, Jiří Crha, Deputy Governor South Moravia, Jiří Horský, Director Kordis in Jihomoravsky

Arriva Group announces new rail contract for growth in Czech Republic

Rail contract awarded for 10 years, worth €94 million
Entering a new region growing Arriva’s footprint in Czech Republic
Arriva Czech Republic to start new rail services from December 2024.

Arriva secures contract extension with Transport for London for the London Overground: UK Trains, ARL

Arriva secures contract extension with Transport for London for the London Overground

Arriva Rail London set to operate London Overground trains for another two years.
Transport for London recognises Arriva Rail London’s role as a critical delivery partner, working in “close collaboration”.
Contract will see Arriva Rail London continuing to respond to the evolving needs of the Capital.

Arriva submits application for its first cross-border Open Access rail services: WINK Train new

Arriva submits application for its first cross-border Open Access rail services

Trains to operate between Netherlands and France, via Belgium
If successful, services will start from summer 2026
New service could compete with air travel between major European cities

Arriva UK Trains appoints Nagarro to develop its digital customer platform

New partnership will take digitalisation to the next level for Arriva’s UK operating businesses.
Enhancing the customer and user experience is at the heart of new partnership
Partners to invest equal intellectual capital into the development of ACE platform

Arriva Group announces first Open Access night trains to start operations in the Netherlands: WINK Trains Netherlands

Arriva Group announces first Open Access night trains to start operations in the Netherlands

Arriva starts operating the first Open Access night services in the Netherlands in response to EU market liberalisation
Night trains to start this December, providing the first night links with Schiphol Airport
Plan will allow Arriva to maximise use of existing fleet and benefit passengers with more travel options.

Arriva Group awarded National Rail Contract for Chiltern: Train Track

Arriva Group awarded National Rail Contract for Chiltern

New contract starts 31^st December 2021
Award reaffirms Chiltern’s performance as a delivery partner with a track record of growth and innovation
Agreement provides foundations for the delivery of a reformed and modernised railway