Arriva Group

Fleet decarbonisation is a complex journey, so every bit of progress keeps us moving. Congratulations Arriva UK Bus on this next phase of funding which will see a further 25 electric buses joining the 24 vehicles already in serving Leicester ⚡ 🚍 #ArrivaZEI

Bus networks play a major role in connecting communities to jobs, healthcare and leisure activities. 🚍 Hear from the Managing Director Regions for Arriva UK Bus, Alistair Hands as he discusses our commitment to working with the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom to make the case for buses to be at the heart of government thinking. Creating the right environment for public transport to thrive will drive a more sustainable future for all. Passenger Transport . Confederation of Passenger Transport.

A big moment for our team Arriva Nederland? We think so! They’re breaking down borders 🌍 with the launch of a new international rail service 🚉 – the 'Three-Country Train' – connecting Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany and marking the first time Arriva has had a presence in Belgium. The service is operated by crews from each of the three countries, with handovers taking place along the route. Our collaboration with Nederlandse Spoorwegen and NMBS Internationaal - SNCB International is making it easier for passengers to choose rail and take cars off the road. Read more here ➡ https://gloo.to/F81t

Our Managing Director David Brown recently spoke with Paul Clifton about the importance of unlocking the potential of open-access operators, which provide vital connectivity for people and businesses in areas of the country that would otherwise be underserved by the regular timetable. In the interview, David sets out four key areas that can be addressed now to empower open-access operators like Arriva’s Grand Central Rail to drive further innovation, value for money and growth: 1. Clarity on scoring criteria – There must be greater clarity on precisely what tests are being used to secure open access applications. Operators need to know the criteria their applications are being judged against, with clear guidance on the overriding priorities and objectives that will determine success.   2. Visibility of spare capacity – Greater transparency is needed from Network Rail, or its successor, over what capacity is available for use. It can often be incredibly challenging to see what paths are possible.   3. Speed of decision making – The decision-making process must be streamlined. We know from Grand Central’s own experience introducing a new stop at Peterborough that the current process is overly complex and leads to unnecessary delays, especially once the bid is submitted.    4. Length of access agreements – If an application is successful, the access agreement should be long enough to provide the level of certainty the operator needs to be able to properly invest in its fleet and its colleagues.  You can read more on David’s interview with RAIL Magazine's Rail Review here. https://lnkd.in/ei-b6UdW

It's World Passenger Festival and we're looking forward to joining Nagarro on the Digital Innovation stage, where Arriva UK Trains' Kerry Phillipson will be speaking about generative AI. Speaking at 12:30 on Tuesday 25th, the audience will hear about Arriva's adoption experiences and two prototypes will also be demonstrated during the session, using conversational interfaces to assist customers with their planning and booking as well as simplifying tasks for train station staff. This technology has huge potential to enhance customer experience and drive forward the future of rail travel. 🚆

Public Transport is all about connection(s) - a great new TV ad from our Arriva UK Bus business encourages people to think about catching the bus and illustrates how we're often at the heart of communities, bringing people together.

Today at MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined, Matt Greener spoke on the Bus & Public Transport stage about our decarbonisation journey and the role of the Arriva Zero Emission Institute. We've got more than a decade of experience operating ZE vehicles and the technology has come a long way. In 2025 we expect to have 1000 ZE vehicles in our fleets across Europe, so we have plenty of knowledge and expertise to share with our clients and transport authorities. Partnership and shared ambition will be the key to electrification ⚡ 🔌 🚍 🚊

Electrification ⚡ will be one of the big topics at this year's MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined, starting tomorrow. Our Zero Emission Institute Director, Matt Greener will be there both days, talking about Arriva's decarbonisation journey, sharing his insights and talking to industry colleagues about some of the challenges. These events are great for spotlighting emerging innovation and sharing learnings. Do come and say hello if you're there on either day 👋. We're looking forward to two days talking #Transport 🚍 🚆

ARRIVA CZ are showcasing their sustainability credentials with this short film, which highlights their leading position in Czech Republic, where they have the biggest fleet of electric buses 🔌 🚍 compared to any other operator there. This fleet continues to grow. Arriva CZ sees its future in the electrification of the railway 🛤 and in electric trains - and they're more than ready for the challenge because of their experience operating fully electric trains in the Pilsen region ⚡ 🚉

Our team at ARRIVA Slovakia started a new contract this month providing urban bus transport services in the city of Senec for the next 10 years. The service builds on our operations there since 2022 and will ensure children can travel to school and seniors can get around for shopping, medical appointments or social activities, because it's provided free of charge in partnership with the city transport authorities. It's a great example of how we can tailor-make sustainable transport solutions working in partnership with our clients.