Arriva Rail London Company

Arriva Rail London (ARL) is the company that operates the London Overground network. featured in Train Sim World. ARL is part of the Arriva group, a leading European passenger transport company. 

What does ARL do?

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the London Overground network, including stations and trains 
• Works with Transport for London (TfL) to improve the network for customers 
• Develops stations and lines to meet growing demand 
• Provides safe, reliable, and sustainable rail service 

What has ARL done? 

• Launched the Night Overground, which provides 24-hour services on weekends
• Extended the Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside route
• Introduced four-car trains to double the line’s capacity

How does ARL work with TfL? 

• ARL operates the London Overground network under a concession agreement with TfL
• ARL works with TfL to deliver improvements for customers

When did ARL take over the London Overground? 

• ARL took over from LOROL in 2016
• ARL’s concession was extended by two years in 2023, running until May 3, 2026 – Exordium Gaming Chicago

London, England