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Arriva is a multinational public transport company that operates bus, train, tram, and waterbus services across Europe. Arriva is a transportation company operating in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The company was founded in 1938 in Sunderland, England, and has since grown to become one of the largest transport operators in Europe. Deutsche Bahn, the German national railway company, is the owner of Arriva. In the UK, they provide bus and rail services, including the iconic red double-decker buses in London. They have also established strong market positions in countries such as Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.

Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.

The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

West Midlands Trains is a train operating company. The company is operated by a joint venture between Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui and runs under a franchise agreement with the Department for Transport. West Midlands Trains operates a fleet of over 400 trains, serving over 150 stations across the region, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent. The firm provides a variety of services, including long-distance trips to places like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.

National Rail is a network of railway companies that operate in England, Scotland, and Wales. It encompasses a network of train operators, including Train Operating Companies, open access operators, freight operating companies, and Network Rail. National Rail is managed and supported by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which provides essential business services to ensure the smooth operation and coordination of the railway industry.