Press Release: Mergers: European Commission clears proposed acquisition of Arriva by Deutsche Bahn, subject to conditions

The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of rail and bus operator Arriva plc of the UK by Deutsche Bahn. The decision is conditional upon Deutsche Bahn's commitment to divest Arriva Deutschland which includes the entire rail and bus business of Arriva in Germany. In the light of the commitments, the Commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly impede effective competition in the EEA or any substantial part of it.