Arriva Group

🚍 ⚡ Arriva's zero-emission journey in the Czech Republic is gaining momentum! Today, ARRIVA CZ welcomed 16 next-generation electric buses into our fleet in Kladno – and started phasing out the city’s 47 diesel and CNG vehicles. Supported by a new state-of-the-art charging hub, this transition is improving air quality, enhancing the customer experience and helping to make passenger transport the best choice. We're proud to shape a greener, more sustainable future as we continue to decarbonise public transport across Europe. 👇 https://gloo.to/F1n9

Alongside Rail Partners, we're proud to be supporting the Kit for Kyiv campaign, funding protective equipment for Ukrainian Rail workers. To find out more about the campaign please visit https://lnkd.in/eCfYZuvR #railwayfamily #kitforkyiv #ukraine #rail 

We are excited to share that our colleagues have been shortlisted for two categories at the National Rail Awards 2024! 👏 The first nomination is for station assistant dispatcher, Grace-Anne Stephenson, in the Outstanding Personal Contribution category. This is the third time Grace-Anne's dedication has been recognised over the past year, having been shortlisted for the Samaritans Lifesaver Award at the RailStaff Awards and also winning Employee of the Year at our Shining Star Awards. Thanks to the excellent work of colleagues across ARL, we've also been shortlisted for Passenger Operator of the Year. 🚆 Thank you to each and every one of our fantastic team for playing a part in this nomination. Fingers crossed for Thursday 12 September! 🤞

Sometimes it's the simple things that make all the difference. Our team at Arriva Italia are making life easier for cyclists around LakeComo this summer by adapting our buses to carry bicycles so they can connect with popular cycling routes without the need to drive their cars. This reduces pollution and traffic congestion in this beautiful holiday hotspot 😊 🚴♂️ 🚴♀️ 🚍

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 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.