KeolisAmey Wales
| Franchise(s) | Wales & Borders 14 October 2018 - |
|---|---|
| Main region(s) | Wales |
| Other region(s) | North West England South West England West Midlands |
| Parent company | Keolis Amey |
| Other | |
| Website | www.keolisamey.cymru |
Keolis Amey Wales is a future train operating company owned by MTR Corporation 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 Keolis Amey Wales. It will commence on 14 October 2018 and run for 15 years.
Unlike the previous franchise which was awarded by the Department for Transport, the new franchise was awarded by Transport for Wales.[2]
Rolling stock
Keolis Amey Wales will inherit a fleet of Class 142, 143, 150, 153, 158, 175 and 769 diesel multiple units and Mark 3 carriages from Arriva Trains Wales.
References
- ^ Rail operator shortlist revealed Welsh Government 12 October 2016
- ^ a b Wales & Borders bidders asked to propose Metro options Railway Gazette International 13 October 2016
- ^ Arriva pulls out of Wales & Borders franchise contest International Railway Journal 30 October 2017
- ^ Arriva Trains Wales drops out of Welsh rail franchise bid BBC News 30 October 2017
- ^ Abellio ends rail bid after Carillion collapse BBC News 23 February 2018
- ^ Abellio pulls out of Wales & Borders bidding International Railway Journal 23 February 2018
