Keolis is the largest private sector French transport group. It is a significant operator of tramways as well as operating bus networks, funiculars, trolley buses and airport services. The company, based in Paris, is majority owned by a joint-participation made of AXA Private Equity and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and SNCF, the French state rail operator. Its turnover reached €2,8b[citation needed] in 2007.
Over 33,500 staff in 7 European countries (France, UK, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany) and in Canada make Keolis a major public-transport provider, ranking first in France and leading the world in automatic metro systems.
In the UK it is a minority partner in the Govia rail operating company with Go-Ahead Group. Govia currently operates the Southern, Southeastern and London Midland franchises. Keolis itself also operates the Transpennine Express rail franchise in partnership with First Group. With local government and major private-sector financial backing, Keolis designs transport solutions appropriate to the local environment. Keolis claims that it strives to provide public transport that allies a spirit of service with innovation and efficiency.
In eastern Canada they are involved in the operation of two intercity bus companies; Orléans Express and Acadian Lines.
In 2008 it was announced that the company was shortlisted in joint ventures bidding for the rights to operate the tram network[1] and the suburban train network[2] in Melbourne, Australia. Keolis won the tram contract, however was unsuccessful in its bid for the train operation.
On 16 October 2009, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board recommended that the railroad enter into a new Operating and Maintenance Services contract with Keolis Rail Services America.[3]
Keolis figures
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- 1.8 billion passengers annually
- 15,800 buses and coaches
- 4,041 rail km
References
- ^ "[http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/minister-for-public-transport/shortlist-to-run-melbournes-trams-announced.html On 25 June 2009, the Victorian government announced that Keolis would run Melbourne's tram network for eight years replacing Yarra Trams. SHORTLIST TO RUN MELBOURNE’S TRAMS ANNOUNCED]". Media Release: Premier of Victoria. www.premier.vic.gov.au. August 8, 2008. http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/minister-for-public-transport/shortlist-to-run-melbournes-trams-announced.html On 25 June 2009, the Victorian government announced that Keolis would run Melbourne's tram network for eight years replacing Yarra Trams.. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
- ^ "SHORTLIST TO RUN MELBOURNE’S TRAINS ANNOUNCED". Media Release: Premier of Victoria. www.premier.vic.gov.au. August 28, 2008. http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/minister-for-public-transport/shortlist-to-run-melbournes-trains-announced.html. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
- ^ "[www.vre.org/service/commuterweekly/archives/2009/october.pdf VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS UPDATE: Editor's Note]". VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS UPDATE: Virginia Railway Express. www.vre.org. OCTOBER 21, 2009. www.vre.org/service/commuterweekly/archives/2009/october.pdf. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
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