Main (s): Greater London Website: arrivaraillondon.co.uk | Parent company: Arriva UK Trains Parent organization Arriva UK Trains | |
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Franchise(s): London Overground
13 Nov 2016 - May 2024 | ||
Arriva Rail London is a train operating company owned by Arriva UK Trains that operates the London Overground concession.
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History
In April 2015, Transport for London placed a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union, inviting expressions of interest in operating the next concession. In July 2015, Transport for London announced the shortlisted bidders for the next concession were Arriva UK Trains, ComfortDelGro, a Keolis/Go-Ahead joint venture and MTR Corporation.
In March 2016, Arriva was awarded a seven and a half year concession with an option to extend for a further two years. Operations commenced on 13 November 2016. Arriva held a 50% shareholding in the previous concession holder, London Overground Rail Operations.
Services
Arriva Rail London operate these services:
Rolling stock
Arriva Rail London inherited a fleet of Class 172, 315, 317 and 378s. From 2018, 45 Class 710s will be delivered. These will replace the 172, 315 and 317s, and the 378s on Watford DC Line duties allowing them to be concentrated on North, East, West and South London Line services.
Depots
Arriva Rail London's fleet is maintained at Ilford, New Cross and Willesden depots.