Arriva News
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.
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.
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.
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.
New managing director appointed at 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arriva’s 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.
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.