Royal recognition for transport giant Arriva
Sep 9 2009 By The Journal
TRANSPORT giant Arriva yesterday received official royal recognition for the huge growth of its overseas business.
The Sunderland company was presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade after trebling the size of its bus and rail business in mainland Europe in just six years. It was one of 10 companies in the region recognised in the awards in April.
The award rose bowl was presented to Arriva chief executive David Martin by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear, Nigel Sherlock at the company’s head office in Doxford International Business Park
Mr Martin said: "It’s very rewarding to see the recognition which the award brings for the successful transformation of Arriva into one of the leading players in European public transport.
"That success reflects the ability of our people to deliver for our passengers and transport authority customers wherever they are.
"The acknowledgement of our contribution to the UK’s international trade is especially rewarding as when Arriva began its move into Europe many commentators thought it couldn’t be done successfully."
Mr Sherlock, said: "Arriva, which has a strong North East heritage, has proven that it can compete and deliver on an international stage."
