Abellio (London & Surrey)

Abellio London and Abellio Surrey are bus companies operating services in Greater London and Surrey. They are subsidiaries of Abellio and operate services under contract to Transport for London and Surrey County Council.

History
The origins of Abellio 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 Buses, who in July 2001 sold out to Connex. In February 2004 National Express repurchased the business. Further expansion in 2005 saw the purchases of the London bus operations of Tellings-Golden Miller with a depot in Byfleet and various Surrey County Council contracts.

Travel London operated contracts on behalf of Transport for London, Surrey County Council, and Kingston University. Operations were split between three registered companies; Travel London Limited, Travel London (Middlesex) Limited, and Travel London (West) Limited. The Surrey routes were rebranded as Travel Surrey in September 2007.

In May 2009 National Express sold Travel London to Abellio. The sale included 66 routes, 36 Transport for London tendered services and 30 Surrey County Council and Kingston University routes. All vehicles, depots and staff were included.

On 30 October 2009 the businesses were rebranded as Abellio London and Abellio Surrey.

Garages
Abellio operates six bus garages in London and Surrey. Beddington Cross, Battersea and Walworth are operated by Abellio London Limited and Byfleet, Fulwell and Hayes by Abellio West London Limited.

Beddington Cross (BC)
Beddington garage operates London bus routes 152, 157, 322, 407, 455, 931, P13 and T33.

History
Opened in early 2000 by Connex Bus to stable buses for its then new route 3 contract, the garage consists of two industrial units. It is opposite the Metrobus Beddington Farm garage.

On 30 October 2009 Abellio London commenced operating route 407.

On 1 May 2010, Abellio London commenced operating route 322.

On 3 March 2012, Abellio London commenced operating route 455.

On 19 May 2012, Abellio London commenced operating route T33.

On 31 August 2013, route 434 passed to Metrobus.

Bus types in use

 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m for routes 152, 407 and 931
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.8m for routes 152 and T33
 * Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m / Alexander Dennis Pointer for routes 322 and P13
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m / Alexander Dennis Pointer for routes 152 and 931
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.5m / Caetano Nimbus for route 455
 * Volvo B7TL 10.6m / Wright Eclipse Gemini for routes 157 and 407

Battersea (QB)
Battersea garage operates London bus routes 3, 156, 211, 414, 452, C3, C10, 24-hour routes 344, C2 and Night route N3.

History
This garage was established by predecessor Limebourne in the late 1990s. 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.

On 19 March 2011, Abellio London commenced operating route C10.

On 11 February 2012, routes 3 and N3 were transferred from Beddington Cross.

On 28 April 2012, Abellio London commenced operating route C2.

On 23 June 2012, 35 and N35 were transferred to Walworth garage.

Bus types in use

 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m for route C10
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.1m for routes 156, 211, 344, 414, 452 and C2
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid 10.2m for routes 3, 211, C3 and N3
 * Dennis Trident 2 9.9m / Alexander ALX400 for route C3

Walworth (WL)
Walworth garage operates London bus routes 35, 40, 100, 172, 343, 381, 484, 24-hour route 188, Night routes N35, N343 and N381.

History
Originally a site acquired by the London County Council for its electric trams, it was known as Camberwell Tram depot until 1950 when its name was changed to Walworth with the arrival of buses. This was to avoid confusion with Camberwell Garage located opposite the Walworth garage. Major rebuilding took place during the 1950s to repair bomb damage from the World War II during which time some buses were worked out of Camberwell.

In the late 1960s the garage assumed operation of the Red Arrow routes with MBAs and later LSs until its closure in 1985. Following the closure of the Victoria and Ash Grove garages, from 1987 Walworth operated the Red Arrow routes for a short time until the Waterloo garage was ready.

During the early 1990s the garage once again re-opened, this time for the Londonlinks operation of routes 78 and 176. The Cowie Group undertook a major restructure a few years later which once again saw closure of Walworth garage in 1997. The garage was owned by the Go-Ahead Group and they leased it out.

The garage lay dormant for the next six years until late 2003 when work started on refurbishing the garage for Travel London, who needed more garage space after some contract wins.

On 19 March 2011, Abellio London commenced operating routes 172 and 484.

On 23 June 2012, routes 35 and N35 were transferred from Walworth depot.

Bus types in use

 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 9.3m for routes 100 and 484
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro400 10.1m for routes 35, 40 and N35
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid 10.2m for route 188
 * Dennis Dart SLF 9.3m Alexander Dennis Pointer for route 100
 * Dennis Trident 2 9.9m / Alexander ALX400 for route 172
 * Volvo B7TL 10.6m / Wright Eclipse Gemini for routes 188, 343, 381, N343 and N381

Byfleet (BF) - Abellio Surrey
This garage holds 50 buses and is the base for several Surrey County Council tendered routes as well as some commercial services.

History
This garage was operated by Tellings-Golden Miller and was sold to National Express in June 2005. It was rebranded as Travel Surrey in September 2007 and ran buses in a livery of white with a red skirt. Renamed Travel London, in September 2007 it was rebranded as Travel Surrey. In October 2009 it was rebranded Abellio Surrey.

Bus types in use

 * Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m / Plaxton Pointer 2 MPD for use on most routes
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.8m / Plaxton Pointer and Plaxton Pointer 2 for routes 513, 601, 602 and some school routes
 * Dennis Super Dart SLF 11.3m / East Lancs Myllennium for routes 458, 461, 566 and 567 ex Ride Pegasus!, these are owned by Surrey County Council
 * Dennis Trident 2 9.9m / Alexander ALX400 for routes 84 and 400
 * Optare Solo for routes 438 and 564

Fulwell (TF)


Fulwell Bus Garage operates London bus routes 117, 235, 290, 481, 490, 969, H20, H25, H26, K1, K3, R68 and R70. The garage is split into two sections, with northern half used by London United and the southern half used by Abellio. A part of Abellio's section is used by London United for the 33 bus route's termination point.

History
Until September 2009, Fulwell was also responsible for the Kingston University shuttle services. These are now run by Tellings-Golden Miller.

On 3 September 2011, Abellio London commenced operating route 117.

On 1 October 2011, Abellio London commenced operating route 290.

On 29 June 2013, Abellio London commenced operating routes K1 and K3.

Bus types in use

 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 8.9m for routes 481, H26 and K1
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m for routes 117, 290, 490, 969, R68 and R70
 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.8m for routes 490 and K3
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m / Alexander Dennis Pointer for route 235
 * Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m / Plaxton Pointer 2 for route H20
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.5m / Caetano Nimbus for route H25
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.8m / Caetano Nimbus for route 235
 * Dennis Trident 2 9.9m / Alexander ALX400 as trainer

Hayes (WS)
Hayes garage operates London bus routes 112, 350, H28, U7 and U9.

History
On 31 December 2011, Abellio London commenced operating route U9.

Bus types in use

 * Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dart 10.2m for route H28
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.5m / Caetano Nimbus for routes 112 and U7
 * Dennis Dart SLF 8.8m / Plaxton Pointer 2 for route U9
 * Dennis Dart SLF 10.2m / Plaxton Pointer 2 as logistical spares
 * Dennis Trident 2 9.9m / Alexander ALX400 for route 350