One of Arriva's various DMU-GTW trains delivered to Arriva since 2005 is seen at the singe track station of Harlingen Haven. In June 2010, Arriva Netherlands ordered 38 more GTW articulated multiple-unit trains from Stadler, of which 24 were for the province of Gelderland and the remaining 14 for the provinces of Overijssel and Drenthe. This brings the total number of GTW trains ordered by Arriva for use in various parts of the Netherlands since 2005 to 99. The latest model's diesel-electric drive has been newly developed with a 16.0 V8 TCD motor from Deutz, which complies with the European Stage III B emission standard which makes these vehicles much more environmentally friendly compared to the previous drive systems.
The trains are air-conditioned and 75% low-floored. Up to four trains can run at the same time in multiple-unit operation. The vehicles are made of lightweight aluminium and have a newly developed lighter motor bogie. The vehicles have public wifi, four TFT monitors in each carriage and a passenger counter system. The trains are also designed in accordance with the TSI standard for disabled access.
Arriva is one of the largest public transport service providers in Europe and their buses and trains carry more than 1.5 billion passengers in 12 countries every year. The company was taken over by Deutsche Bahn in August 2010.
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| A better view of the seaside station of Harlingen Haven. The lighthouse on the left is now a hotel, which apparently has a long waiting list. |
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