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Arriva plc

Statement regarding Keolis SA ("Keolis")

Arriva plc ("Arriva" or the "Company") notes the recent press reports and
movement in the Company's share price. The Company confirms that it has held
very preliminary discussions with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
("SNCF") regarding a possible contribution of all or part of Keolis'
transportation business to Arriva to create a significantly enhanced and
leading European transportation business focused on the increasing
liberalisation of the transportation market in Europe.

The Board affirms that discussions are at a preliminary exploratory stage and
there is no certainty that any agreement will be reached.

A copy of this announcement is available at www.arriva.co.uk



For further information, please contact:

Arriva plc 0191 520 4000
David Martin, Chief Executive
Steve Lonsdale, Group Finance Director
Simon Craven, Director - Communications

Tulchan Communications 020 7353 4200
Andrew Grant