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January 27, 2026 | Main line

Arriva postpones Dutch open-access service

Uncertainty over the validity of student passes has delayed start of private operator’s Zwolle - Groningen service.

December 10, 2025 | Commuter Rail

FirstGroup wins London Overground operating contract

New concession starting on May 3 2026 will see capacity and service frequency increased.

November 11, 2025 | Main line

Dutch province drops hydrogen train plans

Groningen opts for battery-electric power instead.

October 10, 2025 | Financial

Arriva buys British construction and train maintenance group

The acquisition of RTS Infrastructure will expand Arriva’s capabilities in Britain.

September 23, 2025 | Main line

Denmark terminates GoCollective operating contract

Unacceptable delays and cancellations at the country’s largest private operator.

August 28, 2025 | Main line

Czech operators to launch Polish open-access services

RegioJet will launch four services in Poland and Leo Express will extend its Prague - Ostrava - Krákow service to Warsaw in 2026. Arriva will also restore passenger services on two regional lines.

July 16, 2025 | Fleet

Škoda wins Arriva Czech EMU deal

Arriva has ordered 22 trains to operate services in Western Bohemia from 2028.

June 30, 2025 | Fleet

Arriva plans new Czech fleet order

Operator says it will order a new fleet of 22 electric trains for €300m after long-distance contract win.

May 7, 2025 | Financial

Arriva wins Czech PSO contract

Operator will run service P3 between Pilsen and Domažlice from December 2026.

April 28, 2025 | Europe

Arriva eyes open access from Newcastle to Brighton

British open-access operator hoping to run five trains per day on the route via London Gatwick.

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