Abellio is celebrating the launch of its full electric fleet on Route 111 in West London. This growth in EV vehicles sees the company’s 111th electric bus going into operation, on route 111.

The new fleet of electric buses operating on route 111, consisting of Wrightbus Electroliner vehicles, will be based at Abellio’s Twickenham depot, that has been completed sensitively, noting that the building is itself a piece of London’s transport history having opened in 1902, originally housing trams and trolleybuses. UK Power Networks fast-tracked the delivery of 3.8 megawatts of electricity capacity to the depot through its Green Recovery scheme, working with Abellio Bus London and TfL.

Abellio launches 111th electric bus in London

The Wrightbus Electroliners are designed with customer comfort in mind and offer a high-spec interior full of innovative features, similar to Abellio’s Route 63. The buses have high back seats throughout. USB chargers and mobile phone holders are featured in the seats allowing customers to stay connected whilst traveling.

“Seating has been carefully designed to be comfortable and accessible with priority seats highlighted and a larger wheelchair and buggy area. Digital signage on board the buses shares a range of real-time information, including the time to the next stop, disruptions, space on the next bus, and service updates for Tube, Overground, and DLR services. There is dedicated signage for the wheelchair area, making it easier for customers in this space to access the information they need”, Abellio says.

Jon Eardley, Managing Director of Abellio London said: “We are delighted that our 111th EV bus has started service in London on route 111. Abellio is leading the way in providing cleaner and more comfortable electric transport for our customers. We are incredibly proud of this milestone moment for our business”.

Highlights

Ultrafabrics textiles aim at transforming bus and coach interiors

For over 25 years, Ultrafabrics has redefined performance textiles, blending luxury, durability, and sustainability to create an innovative alternative to PVC and vinyl. Trusted by top brands like Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, MAN, and even taking off into space with Virgin Galactic, Ultrafabrics is i...

BMZ Group and CALB: a partnership for Europe’s sustainable future

Forecasts by STRAT ANTICIPATION (“Risk assessment and success factors for mobility electrification”) indicate that in 2035, China will still have the highest demand for electric vehicle batteries, although its market share will decrease. At the same time, Europe is expected to double its demand for ...

Related articles

Hyundai debuts in Japan delivering a batch of 9-meter BEV buses

Hyundai Motor Company delivered last week e-buses in Japan for the first time. A batch of 5 Hyundai Elec City Town electric buses were indeed supplied to Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, a regional transportation and tourism service provider operated by the Iwasaki Group in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. ...

Irizar to deliver e-buses in Gijón, Spain

Irizar e-mobility will provide a batch of four 12-meter Irizar ie bus models in Gijón, northern Spain. They’ll be operated by carrier Empresa Municipal de Transportes Urbanos de Gijón (EMTUSA). The city becomes the 26th Spanish city deploying e-buses from the Basque company, that has surpassed...

JBM new European e-bus ready for launch at UITP Summit in Hamburg

Indian manufacturer JBM is preparing to reveal a battery-electric bus designed specifically for the European market, following its earlier appearances at Busworld 2023 and Bus2Bus 2024. We anticipated in late 2024 the launch, scheduled for 2025, of a new e-bus model for Europe. A new e-coach will co...