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Arriva Group appoints new management board member: Chris Hardy - Group Business Development Director

Arriva Group appoints new management board member

Chris Hardy is appointed to the Arriva Management Board as Group Business Development Director.
Newly created role is effective from September 30, 2024.
Role will be instrumental in driving Arriva Group’s growth agenda.

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’s zero-emission journey in the Czech Republic gains momentum with new electric buses: Three of Arriva's new electric buses in Kladno

Arriva’s zero-emission journey in the Czech Republic gains momentum with new electric buses

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 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 Group looks to the future under new ownership: Landscape. Pictured left is Enrico Del Prete, Fund Partner, I Squared Capital with Mike Cooper, CEO, Arriva Group

Arriva Group looks to the future under new ownership

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.

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 grows in Croatia with award of new bus contract: Left to Right: Dražen Divjak, Managing Director Arriva Croatia; Krešimir Ačkar, Mayor of Velika Gorica; Neven Karas, Deputy Mayor of Velika Gorica; Darko Bekić, President of the City Council.

Arriva grows in Croatia with award of new bus contract

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.

Arriva Group welcomes ZEBRA funding bid success in five locations served by its UK Bus division: Electric Bus during a trial in Leicester

Arriva Group welcomes ZEBRA funding bid success in five locations served by its UK Bus division

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.

Arriva wins West Brabant contract in Netherlands: West Brabant contract win Jan 2024

Arriva wins West Brabant contract in Netherlands

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.

Arriva wins London Bus contract for new routes: Arriva UK Bus-2

Arriva wins London Bus contract for new routes

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.

Glimble by Arriva digital mobility platform launches in Italy: Glimble by Arriva launches in Trieste, Italy

Glimble by Arriva digital mobility platform launches in Italy

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.