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|name = Abellio London |name = Transport UK London Bus
|logo = Abellio logo.svg |logo =
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|image = Abellio's 8835.jpg|thumb|Abellio's 8835 is seen in the sun on route 490 to Heathrow
|image_caption = ] on ] in August 2021 |image_caption = ] on ] in October 2024
|parent = ] |parent = ]
|founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2009|5|21}} |founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|2009|5|21}} (as Abellio London)
|headquarters = ] |headquarters = ]
|service_area = ] |service_area = ]
|service_type = Bus services |service_type = Bus services
|routes = 59 (August 2021) |routes = 73 (June 2024)
|depots = 6 |depots = 6
|fleet = 724 (Summer 2018) |fleet = 800 (March 2023)
|website = }} |website = }}


'''Abellio London''' is a bus company operating services in ], England. A subsidiary of ], it operates services under contract to ]. '''Transport UK London Bus''', formerly '''Abellio London''', is a bus company operating services under contract to ] in ], England.


==History== ==History==
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⚫ The origins of Transport UK London Bus can be traced back to June 1998, when ] commenced operating routes ] and ] under the ] brand. In August 2000, National Express sold the business to ], who in July 2001 sold out to ]. In February 2004, National Express repurchased the business.<ref> '']'' 27 February 2004</ref> Travel London operated contracts on behalf of ] (TfL).
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⚫ The origins of Abellio can be traced back to June 1998 when ] commenced operating routes ] and ] under the ] brand. In August 2000, National Express sold the business to ], who in July 2001 sold out to ]. In February 2004, National Express repurchased the business.<ref> '']'' 27 February 2004</ref> Travel London operated contracts on behalf of ] (TfL).


On 21 May 2009, National Express sold Travel London to ]. The sale included 36 TfL-tendered services. All vehicles, depots and staff were included.<ref> National Express 21 May 2009</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118210918/http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 |date=18 January 2016 }} NedRailways 9 June 2009</ref> On 21 May 2009, National Express sold Travel London to ]. The sale included 36 TfL-tendered services. All vehicles, depots and staff were included.<ref> National Express 21 May 2009</ref><ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118210918/http://www.abellio.com/pers/?key=1000000113&template=uk-pressarchive1&persitem=archief&pid=2 |date=18 January 2016 }} NedRailways 9 June 2009</ref> On 30 October 2009 the business was rebranded as Abellio London.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith|first=Ian|title=Connex/Travel London/Abellio | website=www.countrybus.org| date=7 February 2021 | url=http://www.countrybus.org/Trident/TA_TravLon/TA_TLAb.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Our History | publisher=Abellio |url=https://apply.abellio.com/about/history/ | access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref>


⚫ Abellio London was included in the sale of Abellio's United Kingdom businesses to ] in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abellio UK to be renamed Transport UK Group as management buyout deal completes |url=https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-uk-to-be-renamed-transport-uk-group |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301074525/https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-uk-to-be-renamed-transport-uk-group |archive-date=1 March 2023 |access-date=2 March 2023 |publisher=Abellio |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Deakin |first=Tim |date=28 February 2023 |title=Transport UK Group MBO of Abellio UK completes |url=https://www.route-one.net/news/transport-uk-group-mbo-of-abellio-uk-completes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301162927/https://www.route-one.net/news/transport-uk-group-mbo-of-abellio-uk-completes/ |archive-date=1 March 2023 |access-date=2 March 2023 |work=routeone |language=en-GB}}</ref> The new group began the process of rebranding Abellio London to Transport UK London Bus from early 2024, with the rebrand officially taking effect from 2 March 2024.<ref name="TUKrename">{{cite web|last=Peat |first=Chris |url=https://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/abellio-london-to-become-transport-uk-london-bus/ |title=Abellio London to become Transport UK London Bus |work=Bus & Coach Buyer |date=29 February 2024 |access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref>
On 30 October 2009 the business was rebranded as Abellio London.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smith|first=Ian|title=Connex/Travel London/Abellio | website=www.countrybus.org| date=7 February 2021 | url=http://www.countrybus.org/Trident/TA_TravLon/TA_TLAb.htm}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Our History | publisher=Abellio |url=https://apply.abellio.com/about/history/ | access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref>

⚫ Abellio London was included in the sale of Abellio's United Kingdom business to ] in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abellio UK to be renamed Transport UK Group as management buyout deal completes |url=https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-uk-to-be-renamed-transport-uk-group |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301074525/https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-uk-to-be-renamed-transport-uk-group |archive-date=1 March 2023 |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=Abellio.com |language=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Deakin |first=Tim |date=28 February 2023 |title=Transport UK Group MBO of Abellio UK completes |url=https://www.route-one.net/news/transport-uk-group-mbo-of-abellio-uk-completes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301162927/https://www.route-one.net/news/transport-uk-group-mbo-of-abellio-uk-completes/ |archive-date=28 February 2023 |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=routeone.net |language=}}</ref>


==Garages and routes== ==Garages and routes==
Abellio operates six garages. Beddington Cross, Battersea and Walworth are operated by Abellio London Limited and ], Hayes and Southall by Abellio West London Limited. Transport UK London Bus operates 73 TfL bus routes from six garages.<ref name="TUKrename" /> Beddington, Battersea and Walworth are operated by Transport UK London Bus Limited and Twickenham, Armstrong Way and Dawley Road by Transport UK West London Bus Limited.


===Armstrong Way (GW)=== ===Armstrong Way (GW)===
⚫ As of April 2024, Armstrong Way garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
Located near Three Bridges and Windmill Park/Iron Bridge in Southall.
Routes ] and ] were lost to other contracts, with ] going to ] and ] going to ].

⚫ As of March 2022, Armstrong Way garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].
Routes E1 and E9 were lost to other contracts, with E1 going to RATP and E9 going to Metroline.


===Battersea (QB)=== ===Battersea (QB)===
As of September 2021, ] garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> As of June 2024, Battersea garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/>


This garage was established by Q-Drive in the late 1990s, hence the QB code.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Carr|first1=Ken|title=The London Bus Guide|date=September 2014|publisher=Visions International Entertainment|isbn=978-0-9570058-6-0|edition=4|location=Boreham|page=111}}</ref> Travel London's original bus garage was situated further north towards ] railway depot which was the home of the ], a rail franchise then operated by its parent National Express. Connex moved into these premises after purchasing the Limebourne business in July 2001.{{cn|date=June 2020}} In December 2015, Battersea garage started operating ].<ref> Abellio 16 December 2015</ref> This garage was established by Q-Drive in the late 1990s, hence the QB code.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Carr|first1=Ken|title=The London Bus Guide|date=September 2014|publisher=Visions International Entertainment|isbn=978-0-9570058-6-0|edition=4|location=Boreham|page=111}}</ref> Travel London's original bus garage was situated further north towards ] railway depot which was the home of the ], a rail franchise then operated by its parent National Express. Connex moved into these premises after purchasing the Limebourne business in July 2001.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} In December 2015, Battersea garage started operating ].<ref> Abellio 16 December 2015</ref>


===Beddington Cross (BC)=== ===Beddington (BC)===
As of May 2021, ] garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services>{{cite web | title=Bus Services in London (table with number, route, depot, frequency)| publisher=Abellio | url=https://www.abellio.co.uk/abellio-london/your-journey/bus-services/}} Updated as required.</ref> As of April 2024, Beddington garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services>{{cite web |title=Route finder |publisher=Abellio London |url=https://www.abellio.co.uk/route-finder/ |access-date=29 February 2024}}</ref>


===Dawley Road (DH)=== ===Dawley Road (DH)===
As of March 2023, Dawley Road garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services>{{cite web | title=Bus Services in London (table with number, route, depot, frequency)| publisher=Abellio | url=https://www.abellio.co.uk/abellio-london/your-journey/bus-services/}} Updated as required.</ref> As of April 2024, Dawley Road garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services />


===Fulwell (TF)=== ===Twickenham (TF)===
As of April 2022, ] operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> On 2 October 2021 ] was passed to ]. As of June 2024, Twickenham garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> On 2 October 2021, ] passed to ]. Brand new ] ]s were first noted on ] on 12 March 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240317152330/http://www.lots.org.uk/|title=Latest news: 17 March 2024|work=London Omnibus Traction Society|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref>


===Walworth (WL)=== ===Walworth (WL)===
As of September 2021, ] garage operates routes ], ], ], As of November 2023, Walworth garage operates routes ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> On 30 April 2016, routes 35 and 40 passed to ].
], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> On 30 April 2016, routes 35 and 40 passed to ].


After being closed by ] in the 1980s, Walworth garage was reopened by Travel London in 2005, who needed more garage space after some new contracts.<ref> '']'' 9 March 1985</ref><ref> Transport for London 24 February 2005</ref><ref> '']'' 24 February 2005</ref> After being closed by ] in the 1980s,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/9th-march-1985/20/lrt-tenders |title=LRT tenders |work=] |page=20 |publisher=Temple Press |date=9 March 1985 |access-date=15 September 2018}}</ref> Walworth garage was reopened by Travel London in 2005, who needed more garage space after some new contracts.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2005/february/green-light-for-new-energy-efficient-bus-infrastructure |title=Green light for new energy efficient bus infrastructure |publisher=Transport for London |date=24 February 2005 |access-date=5 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4292601.stm |title=Solar powered bus garages |work=BBC News |date=24 February 2005 |access-date=5 October 2016}}</ref>


==Former garages== ==Former garages==
===Southall (AB)=== ===Southall (AB)===
] garage opened on 29 July 2017, when routes E1, E5, E7 and E9 were transferred from Hayes.<ref name="www.abellio.com"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729004705/https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-london-surrey-wins-three-new-routes-west-london |date=29 July 2017 }} Abellio</ref><ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 750 September 2017 page 66</ref> It was replaced by Armstrong Way (GW) garage in July 2019.<ref name=Buses773>Two more new garages open but will others close? '']'' issue 773 August 2019 page 24</ref> ] garage opened on 29 July 2017, when routes E1, E5, E7 and E9 were transferred from Hayes.<ref name="www.abellio.com"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729004705/https://www.abellio.com/news/abellio-london-surrey-wins-three-new-routes-west-london |date=29 July 2017 }} Abellio</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Fleet News |magazine=] |issue=750 |page=66 |location=Stamford |publisher=Key Publishing |date=September 2017}}</ref> It was replaced by Armstrong Way (GW) garage in July 2019.<ref name=Buses773>{{cite magazine |title=Two more new garages open but will others close? |magazine=Buses |issue=773 |page=24 |location=Stamford |publisher=Key Publishing |date=August 2019}}</ref>


===Hayes (WS)=== ===Hayes (WS)===
This garage closed in late 2021, transferring its routes to Armstrong Way Depot. ] garage used to operate and hold London bus routes ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> It moved to a new site in Dawley Road in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hillingdontimes.co.uk/news/19555009.bus-firm-moving-new-depot-hayes/|title=Bus firm moving to new depot in Hayes|date=2 September 2021}}</ref> This garage closed in late 2021, transferring its routes to Armstrong Way (GW) garage. ] garage used to operate and hold London bus routes ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name=Services/> It moved to a new site on Dawley Road in 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hillingdontimes.co.uk/news/19555009.bus-firm-moving-new-depot-hayes/ |title=Bus firm moving to new depot in Hayes |work=Hillingdon & Uxbridge Times |date=2 September 2021 |access-date=10 February 2022}}</ref>


==Fleet== ==Fleet==
]
{{As of|2022|12}} Abellio London Bus ran 852 buses on 60 London routes, 9% of London buses, for TfL.<ref>{{cite web | title=Abellio UK Bus | publisher=Abellio |url=https://www.abellio.com/our-businesses/abellio-uk-bus | access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref>
As of March 2024, Transport UK London Bus operated 848 buses. These include: the ] and ], the ] and ], the ], the ] and ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wrightbus secures further orders with transport operator Abellio |url=https://wrightbus.com/en-gb/Wrightbus-secures-further-orders-with-transport-operator-Abellio. |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=wrightbus.com |language=en}}</ref> the ], the ]<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2023-11-20 |title=Abellio launches a new fleet of CaetanoBus e-buses in London on line 433 |url=https://www.sustainable-bus.com/electric-bus/abellio-new-fleet-caetanobus-buses-london/ |access-date=2024-07-27 |website=Sustainable Bus |language=en-US}}</ref> and the ].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 March 2024 |title=Bus Fleet Audit |url=https://content.tfl.gov.uk/fleet-annual-audit-report-31-march-2024.pdf |access-date=27 July 2024 |publisher=Transport for London}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

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Transport UK London Bus
New Routemaster on route 211 in October 2024
ParentTransport UK Group
Founded21 May 2009; 15 years ago (2009-05-21) (as Abellio London)
HeadquartersCamberwell
Service areaGreater London
Service typeBus services
Routes73 (June 2024)
Depots6
Fleet800 (March 2023)
Websitewww.transportukbus.com

Transport UK London Bus, formerly Abellio London, is a bus company operating services under contract to Transport for London in Greater London, England.

History

Alexander Dennis Enviro400H on route 45 in Elephant and Castle in January 2024
Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV on route 63 at Ludgate Circus in December 2023

The origins of Transport UK London Bus can be traced back to June 1998, when National Express commenced operating routes C1 and 211 under the Travel London brand. In August 2000, National Express sold the business to Limebourne, who in July 2001 sold out to Connex. In February 2004, National Express repurchased the business. Travel London operated contracts on behalf of Transport for London (TfL).

On 21 May 2009, National Express sold Travel London to Abellio. The sale included 36 TfL-tendered services. All vehicles, depots and staff were included. On 30 October 2009 the business was rebranded as Abellio London.

Abellio London was included in the sale of Abellio's United Kingdom businesses to Transport UK Group in February 2023. The new group began the process of rebranding Abellio London to Transport UK London Bus from early 2024, with the rebrand officially taking effect from 2 March 2024.

Garages and routes

Transport UK London Bus operates 73 TfL bus routes from six garages. Beddington, Battersea and Walworth are operated by Transport UK London Bus Limited and Twickenham, Armstrong Way and Dawley Road by Transport UK West London Bus Limited.

Armstrong Way (GW)

As of April 2024, Armstrong Way garage operates routes 195, 207, 427, 482, E5, E7, E10, E11, H28, H32 and N207. Routes E1 and E9 were lost to other contracts, with route E1 going to London United and route E9 going to Metroline.

Battersea (QB)

As of June 2024, Battersea garage operates routes 24, 27, 133, 156, 159, 196, 211, 306, 322, 344, 345, 415, 639, 670, C3, N27 and N133.

This garage was established by Q-Drive in the late 1990s, hence the QB code. Travel London's original bus garage was situated further north towards Stewarts Lane railway depot which was the home of the Gatwick Express, a rail franchise then operated by its parent National Express. Connex moved into these premises after purchasing the Limebourne business in July 2001. In December 2015, Battersea garage started operating route 159.

Beddington (BC)

As of April 2024, Beddington garage operates routes 109, 130, 201, 270, 315, 367, 404, 407, 433, 464, N109, S3 and S4.

Dawley Road (DH)

As of April 2024, Dawley Road garage operates routes 278, 350, E6, U5, U7 and U9.

Twickenham (TF)

As of June 2024, Twickenham garage operates routes 111, 267, 285, 465, 481D, 490, 671, 969, H20, H25, H26, R68 and R70. On 2 October 2021, route 290 passed to London United. Brand new Wright GB Kite Electroliner BEVs were first noted on route R70 on 12 March 2024.

Walworth (WL)

As of November 2023, Walworth garage operates routes 3, 45, 63, 68, 363, 381, C10, P5, P13, N3, N63, N68 and N381. On 30 April 2016, routes 35 and 40 passed to London Central.

After being closed by London Regional Transport in the 1980s, Walworth garage was reopened by Travel London in 2005, who needed more garage space after some new contracts.

Former garages

Southall (AB)

Southall garage opened on 29 July 2017, when routes E1, E5, E7 and E9 were transferred from Hayes. It was replaced by Armstrong Way (GW) garage in July 2019.

Hayes (WS)

This garage closed in late 2021, transferring its routes to Armstrong Way (GW) garage. Hayes garage used to operate and hold London bus routes 278, 350, 482, H28, U5, U7 and U9. It moved to a new site on Dawley Road in 2021.

Fleet

A Wright StreetDeck Electroliner in December 2024

As of March 2024, Transport UK London Bus operated 848 buses. These include: the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 and Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC, the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 and Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC, the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 EV City, the Wright Streetdeck Electroliner and Wright GB Kite Electroliner, the Switch MetroCity, the Caetano e.City Gold and the New Routemaster.

References

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  10. Carr, Ken (September 2014). The London Bus Guide (4 ed.). Boreham: Visions International Entertainment. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-9570058-6-0.
  11. Abellio London now operates route 159 Abellio 16 December 2015
  12. "Latest news: 17 March 2024". London Omnibus Traction Society. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  13. "LRT tenders". Commercial Motor. Temple Press. 9 March 1985. p. 20. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  14. "Green light for new energy efficient bus infrastructure" (Press release). Transport for London. 24 February 2005. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  15. "Solar powered bus garages". BBC News. 24 February 2005. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  16. Abellio London & Surrey wins three new routes in West London Archived 29 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine Abellio
  17. "Fleet News". Buses. No. 750. Stamford: Key Publishing. September 2017. p. 66.
  18. "Two more new garages open but will others close?". Buses. No. 773. Stamford: Key Publishing. August 2019. p. 24.
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  20. "Wrightbus secures further orders with transport operator Abellio". wrightbus.com. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  21. Editorial Staff (20 November 2023). "Abellio launches a new fleet of CaetanoBus e-buses in London on line 433". Sustainable Bus. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
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