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In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], incumbent [[Arriva Trains Wales|Arriva]], a [[Keolis]]/[[Amey plc|Amey]] joint venture and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next [[Wales & Borders franchise]].<ref>[http://gov.wales/newsroom/transport/2016/161013-rail-operator-shortlist-revealed/?lang=en Rail operator shortlist revealed] Welsh Government 12 October 2016</ref><ref name=RGI131016>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/policy/single-view/view/wales-borders-bidders-asked-to-submit-metro-options.html Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 13 October 2016</ref>
In October 2016 [[Abellio (transport company)|Abellio]], incumbent [[Arriva Trains Wales|Arriva]], a [[Keolis]]/[[Amey plc|Amey]] joint venture and [[MTR Corporation]] were shortlisted to bid for the next [[Wales & Borders franchise]].<ref>[http://gov.wales/newsroom/transport/2016/161013-rail-operator-shortlist-revealed/?lang=en Rail operator shortlist revealed] Welsh Government 12 October 2016</ref><ref name=RGI131016>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/policy/single-view/view/wales-borders-bidders-asked-to-submit-metro-options.html Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options] ''[[Railway Gazette International]]'' 13 October 2016</ref>


In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]].<ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/main-line/arriva-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-franchise-contest.html?channel=524 Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest] ''[[International Railway Journal]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-41809874 Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid] ''[[BBC News]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116 Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse] ''BBC News'' 23 February 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/abellio-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-bidding.html Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding] ''International Railway Journal'' 23 February 2018</ref> In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to KeolisAmey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years. The full details of the new franchise are due to be released in June 2018 to allow for any possible challenge by MTR Corporation under the terms of the bidding process.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44221184 Keolis/Amey wins £5bn Wales rail contract] ''BBC News'' 23 May 2018</ref>
In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner [[Carillion]].<ref>[http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/main-line/arriva-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-franchise-contest.html?channel=524 Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest] ''[[International Railway Journal]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-41809874 Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid] ''[[BBC News]]'' 30 October 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43169116 Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse] ''BBC News'' 23 February 2018</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/abellio-pulls-out-of-wales-borders-bidding.html Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding] ''International Railway Journal'' 23 February 2018</ref> In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to KeolisAmey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years.<ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44221184 Wales' rail and metro franchise to be run by KeolisAmey] ''BBC News'' 23 May 2018</ref>


Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the [[Department for Transport]], the new franchise was awarded by [[Transport for Wales]].<ref name=RGI131016/>
Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the [[Department for Transport]], the new franchise was awarded by [[Transport for Wales]].<ref name=RGI131016/>

Revision as of 06:52, 5 June 2018

KeolisAmey Wales
Franchise(s)Wales & Borders
14 October 2018 - 13 October 2033
Main region(s)Wales
Other region(s)North West England
South West England
West Midlands
Parent companyKeolis
Amey
Other
Websitewww.keolisamey.cymru

KeolisAmey Wales is a future train operating company that will commence operating the Wales & Borders franchise on 14 October 2018.

History

In October 2016 Abellio, incumbent Arriva, a Keolis/Amey joint venture and MTR Corporation were shortlisted to bid for the next Wales & Borders franchise.[1][2]

In October 2017, Arriva withdrew from the bidding process, followed in February 2018 by Abellio following the collapse of its partner Carillion.[3][4][5][6] In May 2018, the franchise was awarded to KeolisAmey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years.[7]

Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the Department for Transport, the new franchise was awarded by Transport for Wales.[2]

Improvements

There are plans to improve services between 2018 and 2033 as part of the new franchise:[8][9][10][11]

Rolling stock

KeolisAmey Wales will inherit a fleet of Class 142, 143, 150, 153, 158 and 175 diesel multiple units, Class 769 bi-mode multiple units and Mark 3 carriages from Arriva Trains Wales.

Inherited fleet

Class Image Type Top Speed Carriages Number Routes Operated Built
mph kph
Locomotive hauled stock
67 Loco 125 200 – 3 Premier Service: Holyhead–Cardiff Central
  • Holyhead (Llandudno)–Manchester Piccadilly

 1999–00
Mark 3 Coach 12 1975–88
DVT 3 1988
Diesel multiple units
142 Pacer DMU 75 121 2 15 Valley Lines & Cardiff Local Routes 1985–87
143 Pacer DMU 75 121 2 15 Valley Lines & Cardiff Local Routes 1985–86
150/2 Sprinter DMU 75 121 2 36
  • Cardiff Local Routes
  • Heart of Wales/West Wales Lines
  • Regional services between South and West Wales, North West and South West England

 1986–87
153 Super Sprinter DMU 75 121 1 8
  • Cardiff Local Routes
  • Heart of Wales/West Wales Lines
  • Regional services between South and West Wales, North West and South West England

 1987–88
158/0 Express Sprinter DMU 90 140 2 24
  • Birmingham International–Aberystwyth
  • Regional services between South and North Wales, North West and South West England

 1989–92
175/0 & 175/1 Coradia DMU 100 161 2 11 Regional services between North West England, North and South Wales 1999–01
3 16
Bi-mode multiple units
769 Flex BMU TBC TBC 4 5 To be confirmed 2018[nb 1]

Future fleet

All of KeolisAmey Wales' fleet is due to be replaced by 2023, half of which will be constructed by Spanish manufacturer CAF at their Llanwern factory.[12]

Class Image Type Top Speed Carriages Number Routes Operated Built In Service
mph kph
Locomotive hauled stock
Mark 4 Coach 140 225 – 12 Services between North and South Wales[13] 1989–92 TBC
Diesel multiple units
153 Super Sprinter[14] DMU 75 121 1 TBC Routes to be confirmed 1987–88 TBC
170 Turbostar[15] DMU 100 161 2 TBC 1999–02 TBC
TBC CAF Civity[16] DMU TBC TBC TBC TBC
  • Cambrian Line (from 2022)
  • Regional services between North, South and West Wales and England (from 2023)[13][15]
 TBC 2022–23
Diesel-electric multiple units
230 D-Train[17] DEMU TBC TBC TBC TBC Borderlands Line TBC TBC
Tri-mode multiple units[18]
TBC TMU TBC TBC TBC TBC Services in South East Wales TBC 2023
Tram-trains
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC Services to Treherbert, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil[18] TBC 2023

Notes

  1. ^ Class 319/4 units were initially built between 1987 and 1988

References

  1. ^ Rail operator shortlist revealed Welsh Government 12 October 2016
  2. ^ a b Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options Railway Gazette International 13 October 2016
  3. ^ Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest International Railway Journal 30 October 2017
  4. ^ Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid BBC News 30 October 2017
  5. ^ Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse BBC News 23 February 2018
  6. ^ Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding International Railway Journal 23 February 2018
  7. ^ Wales' rail and metro franchise to be run by KeolisAmey BBC News 23 May 2018
  8. ^ [1]
  9. ^ [2]
  10. ^ [3]
  11. ^ [4]
  12. ^ Barry, Sion. "How Wales' railways will be transformed with new stations, trains and jobs through investment worth billions". WalesOnline. WalesOnline.
  13. ^ a b "What's Happening in North Wales". Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Service Improvements" (PDF). Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  15. ^ a b "What this means for Mid and South West Wales". Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  16. ^ "KeolisAmey reveal new-look Wales trains and services". BBC News. BBC News. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  17. ^ "Service Improvements" (PDF). Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  18. ^ a b "What's Happening In South East Wales". Transport for Wales. Transport for Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2018.


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