https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/arriva/ Arriva News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-operators-boosted-by-covid-19-endorsement-from-visitbritain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-operators-boosted-by-covid-19-endorsement-from-visitbritain/ Putting the train back at the heart of business travel is the aim of three UK rail operators who are backing a new customer confidence scheme by VisitBritain. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:35:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cooper-steps-down-as-eurostar-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cooper-steps-down-as-eurostar-chief-executive/ Eurostar chief executive Mike Cooper has confirmed he will step down from the role to take over as leader of European passenger transport operator Arriva. He will take up the new post in October. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:13:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-uk-trains-signs-capita-travel-events-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-uk-trains-signs-capita-travel-events-partnership/ Arriva UK Trains, part of the major transport group Arriva, has signed a partnership agreement with business travel and events specialist, Capita Travel & Events. CrossCountry Trains, Chiltern Railways and Grand Central form a significant part of the Arriva UK Train’s network group. The new partnership takes a divisional approach which enables these train operating companies to enhance existing relationships with Capita Travel & Events. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:20:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-takes-market-leading-position-in-central-and-eastern-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-takes-market-leading-position-in-central-and-eastern-europe/ European passenger transport group Arriva has taken lead position as the largest international passenger transport operator in Central and Eastern Europe. Veolia Transport Central Europe (VTCE) has become part of the Arriva group following the acquisition of VTCE by Arriva’s parent company Deutsche Bahn. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-md-appointed-for-london-overground/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-md-appointed-for-london-overground/ Arriva and MTR, joint shareholders of London Overground Rail Operations, have announced the appointment of Peter Austin as managing director. LOROL operates London Overground rail services under contract to Transport for London. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:05:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-overground-stations-offer-wi-fi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-overground-stations-offer-wi-fi/ Arriva’s joint venture rail business LOROL is providing passengers with Wi-Fi access at 50 stations on the London Overground network. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lorol-secures-london-overground-contract-extension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lorol-secures-london-overground-contract-extension/ Arriva’s LOROL rail business has secured a two-year extension to its contract with Transport for London (TfL) to operate the London Overground network until 12 November 2016. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 06:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-welcomes-latest-independent-rail-passenger-satisfaction-research/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-welcomes-latest-independent-rail-passenger-satisfaction-research/ Latest independent research has revealed that passenger satisfaction at Arriva’s UK train operations has improved with one of the group’s businesses achieving the position of the UK’s highest passenger-rated train operator. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 06:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-begins-phase-two-of-multi-modal-stockholm-transport-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-begins-phase-two-of-multi-modal-stockholm-transport-contract/ European transport group Arriva today began operating the second phase of Sweden’s largest integrated multi-modal public transport tender. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-netherlands-adds-wi-fi-service-to-all-trains/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-netherlands-adds-wi-fi-service-to-all-trains/ Arriva Netherlands, the Dutch rail operator, is completing a rollout of wireless internet on all its trains through specialist provider Nomad Digital. A pilot of ten trains was first trialled early last year, and, following popular demand from passengers, the project has since been extended to fit Nomad wireless routers on its remaining 51 trains, as well as on an additional 38 new Stadler trains going into service at the end of this year. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:58:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arrivas-lnwr-rail-maintenance-business-wins-1-million-porterbrook-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arrivas-lnwr-rail-maintenance-business-wins-1-million-porterbrook-contract/ Arriva’s LNWR rail maintenance and servicing business has won a £1 million contract to repaint 72 Class 150/2 vehicles owned by Porterbrook Leasing. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-club-55-is-back-bigger-and-better/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-club-55-is-back-bigger-and-better/ Arriva Trains Wales is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its Arriva Club 55 offer and it is now better than ever. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-gets-first-phase-of-swedens-biggest-multi-modal-transport-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-gets-first-phase-of-swedens-biggest-multi-modal-transport-contract/ European transport group Arriva begins the first phase of Sweden’s largest integrated multi-modal public transport tender. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/db-arriva-launches-transport-operations-in-stockholm-for-94-million-passeng/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/db-arriva-launches-transport-operations-in-stockholm-for-94-million-passeng/ DB Arriva will provide new regional transport services in the Swedish capital of Stockholm. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-welcomes-shortlisting-for-great-western-rail-franchise-01-04-0630/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-welcomes-shortlisting-for-great-western-rail-franchise-01-04-0630/ Arriva welcomed the naming of its G.W. Trains Ltd as one of the shortlisted companies announced today by the Department for Transport to have pre-qualified to bid for the Great Western rail franchise. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-overground-stations-to-offer-wi-fi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-overground-stations-to-offer-wi-fi/ Millions of London Overground passengers will soon be able to access a free wi-fi service at every station on the network. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-danmark-extend-rail-contract-in-jutland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-danmark-extend-rail-contract-in-jutland/ Arriva Danmark has extended its contract to operate the Vestbanen train operation in western Jutland. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-announces-stephens-snowy-railway-scene-is-picture-perfect/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-announces-stephens-snowy-railway-scene-is-picture-perfect/ An Edinburgh-based train driver has won a European transport photography competition for his stunning photograph of a passenger train near Ballencrieff. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-set-to-double-in-size-in-sweden-following-record-tender-win/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-set-to-double-in-size-in-sweden-following-record-tender-win/ European transport group Arriva is set to double its operations in Sweden following a major contract win. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-acquires-open-access-operator-grand-central-railway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-acquires-open-access-operator-grand-central-railway/ Arriva plc has confirmed it has acquired UK open access operator Grand Central Railway which runs passenger train services between Sunderland and London, and between Bradford/Halifax and London. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transport-minister-opens-arriva-midlands-new-head-office-and-depot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transport-minister-opens-arriva-midlands-new-head-office-and-depot/ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Norman Baker, has officially opened Arriva Midlands’ new head office building and depot at Thurmaston, Leicester. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/freestyle-interactive-launches-new-mobile-site-for-arriva-bus-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/freestyle-interactive-launches-new-mobile-site-for-arriva-bus-uk/ Arriva Bus UK which carries 770m+ passengers every year has just launched a mobile-only version of its website. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-bahn-ariva-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-bahn-ariva-takeover/ Deutsche Bahn is to buy UK train and bus operator Arriva for £1.59bn in a deal that will create one of Europe’s largest transport groups. The move comes as part of the German group’s plans to expand beyond its domestic market, as well as a shift towards consolidation within European transport. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:18:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-bahn-eyes-arriva-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-bahn-eyes-arriva-takeover/ Shares in travel operator Arriva raced this morning, following a takeover approach from rival European firm Deutsche Bahn. Arriva saw its value rocket by as much as 14 per cent on the FTSE 250 this morning, following modest gains yesterday as the company confirmed it had received an “unsolicited approach from a third party”. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:18:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sncf-enters-merger-talks-with-arriva/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sncf-enters-merger-talks-with-arriva/ SNCF, the French state-owned rail operator, is in talks with Arriva, the UK transport operator, over moves to create a pan-European transport group with revenues of about €6 billion. The talks come against the background of liberalisation of Europe’s railway operations following new competition rules introduced on January 1. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:07:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-puts-together-winning-team-for-2010-ryder-cup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arriva-puts-together-winning-team-for-2010-ryder-cup/ Leading transport group Arriva has won the contract to operate corporate coach services for one the world’s greatest golfing tournaments. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:26:29 +0000