Speedlink Airport Services was formed in 1989 when the airport coach operations of London Country(South West) at Crawley and Staines were 'hived' off. London Country(South West), later London & Country and Guildford & West Surrey, was in turn formed from the split of London Country Bus Services in 09/1986. Passing under the ownership of National Express, Speedlink benefitted from a large fleet investment, however, this Cummins powered Tiger was new to The Berks Bucks Bus Co.(T/a The Bee Line), numbered 760, in 07/1989, along with sister 759, F634UBL. They were painted all-over white with branding for the RailAir Link Heathrow - Reading service. Berks Bucks were born from the split of Alder Valley on 01/01/1986. The Berks Bucks Bus Co. Ltd was re-named from Alder Valley(North) and traded as The Bee Line from 25/01/1987. It was privatised on 16/12/1987 on sale to Len Wright Travel, Isleworth, holding company Q Drive. It is seen here at London Heathrow Airport Central Bus & Coach Station, on 04/06/1994. awaiting departure of Gatwick Airport. The Jetlink branding was a carry-over from London Country days.
The camera was a Praktica MTL3 with the film being the excellent FujiChrome.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 1994.
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