Public transport company Arriva Netherlands has
signed a contract with VDL Bus & Coach for the delivery of 228
Citeas, to be put in service in the southern and eastern parts of the
Netherlands.
The order consists of 151 VDL Citea LLE-120s, 14 VDL Citea SLF-120 Electrics and 4 articulated VDL Citea SLFA-180 Electrics. A further 19 VDL Citea SLF-120s, 28 VDL Citea LLE-99s and 12 VDL Citea LLE-99 Electrics are also to be deployed in Limburg.
The Citea LLE-99 is 9.9 metres in length, making it a new length variant of the VDL Citea LLE, and it recently also became available in a fully electric version.
The order consists of 151 VDL Citea LLE-120s, 14 VDL Citea SLF-120 Electrics and 4 articulated VDL Citea SLFA-180 Electrics. A further 19 VDL Citea SLF-120s, 28 VDL Citea LLE-99s and 12 VDL Citea LLE-99 Electrics are also to be deployed in Limburg.
The Citea LLE-99 is 9.9 metres in length, making it a new length variant of the VDL Citea LLE, and it recently also became available in a fully electric version.
The 12-metre-long Citea LLE-120 is distinguished by its extremely low
net weight, with major advantages being significantly lower fuel
consumption in comparison to conventional buses and lower maintenance
costs. The fuel savings not only means lower operating costs but also
significant reduction of the CO2 emissions.
The low floor construction at the entry and exit doors provides optimal accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with baby buggies. This accessibility is further enhanced by the lack of any floor height changes between the entry and exit doors. The new, shorter variant, the VDL Citea LLE-99 (9.9 metres in length), has been specifically designed for sparsely populated areas and for scheduled services with clear peak and off-peak times.
In areas with lower demand for transport the deployment of smaller buses contributes to a greener image. The Citea SLF (Low Floor), with its completely flat floor, compact dimensions and great manoeuvrability, is the ideal city bus.
The low floor construction at the entry and exit doors provides optimal accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with baby buggies. This accessibility is further enhanced by the lack of any floor height changes between the entry and exit doors. The new, shorter variant, the VDL Citea LLE-99 (9.9 metres in length), has been specifically designed for sparsely populated areas and for scheduled services with clear peak and off-peak times.
In areas with lower demand for transport the deployment of smaller buses contributes to a greener image. The Citea SLF (Low Floor), with its completely flat floor, compact dimensions and great manoeuvrability, is the ideal city bus.
For its electric buses VDL Bus & Coach offers the opportunity to
choose from various electric drive systems, battery packs and charging
systems so the most ideal and optimal combination can be selected for
every deployment area, without affecting accessibility, interior layout
or comfort. As a result, passengers are taken to their destination in a
low-noise and environmentally friendly manner, but also in a comfortable
manner. For the West Frisian Islands and the city services in
Maastricht Arriva has opted for 14 VDL Citea SLF-120 Electrics, which
are 12 metres in length, and 4 articulated VDL Citea SLFA-180 Electrics,
which are 18 metres in length. In Venlo 12 VDL Citea LLE-99 Electrics,
which are 9.9 metres in length, will also be deployed.
All electric Citeas are fitted with a rapid charging system using a pantograph.
Arriva Netherlands is part of the Arriva Group, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn. Arriva is operating in 14 European countries. In the Netherlands Arriva employs 5,000 staff in the provinces of Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, North Brabant, Overijssel and South Holland. In addition to train and bus service, Arriva operates the waterbus in South Holland in partnership with Koninklijke Doeksen and is active in the Dutch touring coach sector under the name of Arriva Touring.
All electric Citeas are fitted with a rapid charging system using a pantograph.
Arriva Netherlands is part of the Arriva Group, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn. Arriva is operating in 14 European countries. In the Netherlands Arriva employs 5,000 staff in the provinces of Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, North Brabant, Overijssel and South Holland. In addition to train and bus service, Arriva operates the waterbus in South Holland in partnership with Koninklijke Doeksen and is active in the Dutch touring coach sector under the name of Arriva Touring.
