News Releases

• 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 to introduce a further 16 zero-emission buses into service in the Czech Republic.
• Project marks gradual phasing out of diesel vehicles in city of Kladno, close to Prague.
• New charging hubs support next-generation electric buses.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 has been awarded a new bus contract in Velika Gorica, Croatia, following a competitive public tender.
• The new contract covers a seven-year term.
• Bus services will commence from July 2024.

• ZEBRA funding awarded to support 72 new zero emission vehicles coming into Arriva’s fleets in the North East and the Midlands.
• Working in partnership with Local Transport Authorities has been key to successful bids.
• Including the Zebra award, it is expected that around £43 million would be invested in vehicles and infrastructure across the five successful locations.

• Contract awarded for 10-years following a competitive tender.
• Contract worth €900 million over the 10-year term.
• 200 new zero-emission buses will enter Arriva’s fleet as part of the new contract.

• Two key bus contracts won and seven retained in London.
• 87 new electric buses to join the London fleet.
• Thornton Heath garage to become fully electrified.

• 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