Arriva Rail London - A

Arriva Rail London - A

Arriva Rail London is a train operating company owned by Arriva UK Trains that operates the London Overground concession on behalf of Transport for London.

Arriva Rail London 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, Govia 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.

Arriva Rail London Overview

Arriva Rail London Franchise(s): London Overground
13 November 2016 - May 2024
Arriva Rail London Main Region(s): Greater London
Arriva Rail London Parent Company, Arriva UK Trains