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Arriva Trains Wales Depots
Arriva Trains Wales' fleet were stabled at three depots.
- Chester (Alstom): Class 175
- Cardiff Canton: Class 142, Class 143, Class 150, Class 153 and Mark 3 stock.
- Machynlleth: Class 158
Arriva Trains Wales Demise
- During the mid-2010s, as Arriva Trains Wales' 15-year franchise period came towards its scheduled end date, the process to select a successor was started. In October 2016, Abellio, Arriva, Keolis/Amey and MTR Corporation were shortlisted to bid for the next franchise. During September 2017, the formal Invitation to Tender was issued.
- During October 2017, it was announced that Arriva was voluntarily withdrawing itself from the tendering process; the decision was reportedly viewed by some politicians as having raised questions about the franchise process. In February 2018, rival firm Abellio also opted to withdraw, which was largely due to its partner company Carillion having effectively collapsed and entered liquidation one month earlier.
- On 23 May 2018, it was announced that KeolisAmey Wales has been selected to operate the next Wales & Borders franchise, which was set to run for 15 years, following the expiry of Arriva Trains Wales' franchise.
Arriva Trains Wales Overview
Arriva Trains Wales Franchise(s): Wales & Borders
7 December 2003 –
13 October 2018
Arriva Trains Wales Main Region(s): Wales
Arriva Trains Wales Other Region(s): North West
West Midlands
South West
Arriva Trains Wales Fleet Size: 125 units
3 locomotive hauled sets
Arriva Trains Wales Stations Operated: 247
Arriva Trains Wales Parent Company: Arriva UK Trains
Arriva Trains Wales Reporting Mark: AW
Arriva Trains Wales Predecessor: Wales and Borders
Arriva Trains Wales Successor: KeolisAmey Wales
Arriva Trains Wales Technical Length: 1,623.8 km (1,009.0 mi)