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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.

Services would bring direct London connection to Grimsby and Cleethorpes by extending existing open access routes with Grand Central.
Application will be notified to Network Rail today and submitted to the Office of Road and Rail, commencing a period of consultation with industry.
New services could start in December 2026, bringing additional capacity and improved connectivity to underserved areas.

Arriva’s ACE (Arriva Customer Engine) digital platform has won a competitive bid for a multi-year contract to provide smart ticketing services for CrossCountry’s passengers.
Contract award predicted to grow ACE usage with millions of new customers having access to the platform, growing its market share.
CrossCountry customers will be able to plan, book, pay and access real-time journey information using the smart ticketing app, without additional booking fees.

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’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.

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 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.

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.

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.