Zero Emission Centre of Excellence

Arriva’s Zero Emission Centre of Excellence

Our Centre of Excellence is an important step forward in how we deliver our zero-emission ambitions across the UK and mainland Europe. Arriva is sharpening its approach to transitioning its fleet – bringing greater focus, consistency and pace to the rollout of zero-emission buses, while continuing to empower local teams to lead delivery on the ground. The Centre of Excellence has been established to provide clear strategic direction, ensure robust zero-emission standards, and coordinate activity across a growing and increasingly complex portfolio of zero emission projects. In doing so, it supports Arriva’s ambition to align its operations with ESG targets to support the EU and UK towards a net-zero transport system by 2050.

Hybrid trains

We have launched hybrid battery trains in the UK and the Netherlands – building our expertise in decarbonising the railways.

Clean fuels

Arriva's expertise in clean fuels goes back more than 10 years. Across our networks we operate electric buses and trains, as well as hydrogen buses, biofuel buses & trains and hybrid buses and trains.

Investing in depots

We are investing in our depots to future proof them and to enable the transition to fully electric fleets

Shared goals for a cleaner future

We work with passenger transport authorities towards shared goals, developing long-term plans to select the right clean fuels, technologies and infrastructure for each city and region.

Decarbonisation requires long-term planning to ensure the right stakeholders are engaged early in the process.

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Partnering with the province of Limburg

Read about how we worked with the province of Limburg in the Netherlands to decarbonise public transport and help the passenger transport authority achieve its goals.

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Working in partnership with public transport authorities and municipalities

Efficient public transport should be interconnected so it keeps people moving. This also requires long-term planning to ensure public transport is prioritised over other road users.

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