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“ This is what our customers , our passengers and what the transport authorities expect and I believe that we should be championing it in the industry ”
they can service and maintain the vehicle . The system also allows a clearer look at the performance of a vehicle , maximising the operator ’ s ‘ vehicle up time ’ potential .
Fuel efficiency is another key area for Arriva . “ We are invested in companies who are at the forefront of fuel efficiency technology ,” Loseby adds . “ Our suppliers recognise that we have working relationships with key manufacturers and it is very important for us to discuss and gauge what they are seeing as far as technology , as well as what we are seeing .”
Over the last three years there has been a significant increase in connection ports for charging electric vehicles and buses in particular . With this increase Loseby feels that the industry is facing a situation where there will be too many different ports .
“ This is simply not healthy for the industry ,” he says . “ Standardising this would present a connector that would bring interchangeability across all systems which will allow us to think more long term .”
To the future Arriva Group shows no signs of slowing down . In April 2016 , Arriva Rail North , a subsidiary of Arriva Group , began operating Northern Rail train services following a successful bid in December 2015 . Northern Rail is one of the largest service providers to the north of England , the largest
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