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The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
A large scale shuttle bus operation was put in place for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, with official travel partner Big Green Coach drafting in operators from across the North East and beyond to move thousands of festivalgoers across the weekend.
Shuttle services operated continuously between Heworth Metro Station, Park Lane Interchange and Durham Belmont Park & Ride to the event site from early morning until late evening.
The operation consisted of approximately:
• 30 vehicles from Go North East
• 25 vehicles from JH Coaches
• 15 vehicles from DM Motor Services
• 5 vehicles from Northstar
• 5 vehicles from City Transport / A&A Coach Travel
• 2 vehicles from Stanley Travel
• 2 vehicles from Shaws of Durham
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
Location: Brugge, 't Zand
Date: 2019-08-20
Manufacturer; Mercedes-Benz
Type: Sprinter
Operator: Gino Tours
Fleet No: 16096
Registration: 1-SFZ-195
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
Last time I uploaded a picture of N656 CHF, it was revealed that it used to be used a trojan vehicle so had its windows replaced with Perspex and is now merely used as a shuttle bus for Stagecoach’s Gillmoss depot .
The bus I actually set out to get this time was BX04MXM, a Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530G 18M (Bendy Bus) bought from Arriva London (MA14) where their careers were short lived, now operating for Arriva Merseyside and has replaced the Wright Commanders on the 501 Liverpool South Parkway – Liverpool John Lennon Airport shuttle bus service.
Citybus 城巴
Alexander Dennis Enviro500 12m (Euro 5)
#8206 / AD4589 "1990s corporate livery"
MTR Free Shuttle Bus — Kowloon Tong Station → Hung Hom Station
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
A large scale shuttle bus operation was put in place for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, with official travel partner Big Green Coach drafting in operators from across the North East and beyond to move thousands of festivalgoers across the weekend.
Shuttle services operated continuously between Heworth Metro Station, Park Lane Interchange and Durham Belmont Park & Ride to the event site from early morning until late evening.
The operation consisted of approximately:
• 30 vehicles from Go North East
• 25 vehicles from JH Coaches
• 15 vehicles from DM Motor Services
• 5 vehicles from Northstar
• 5 vehicles from City Transport / A&A Coach Travel
• 2 vehicles from Stanley Travel
• 2 vehicles from Shaws of Durham
Seen here at the Memorial Gardens York on a 197 raceday shuttle bus diagram.
*Also worked the 197 on the May Spring Meeting 25/5/13.
P270VPN Volvo Olympian / Alexander RL.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire 16640.
New 1997 to Ribble motor services.
SN08BXD Volvo B9TL / Wright Eclipse Gemini.
New as Lothian Buses 891.
York Pullman Bus Company, Rufforth, York.
On York Races Shuttle Bus service.
Brand New CNG bus for LADOT's DASH service. Currently Operated by Veolia Transportation for LADOT. Contract to end this fall. 32 feet long.
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A small waiting area near the ticket counters in Richmond International Airport. The very early afternoon January light was superb. My son, who is in the army, was taking a flight back to El Paso after Christmas at home.
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A large scale shuttle bus operation was put in place for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, with official travel partner Big Green Coach drafting in operators from across the North East and beyond to move thousands of festivalgoers across the weekend.
Shuttle services operated continuously between Heworth Metro Station, Park Lane Interchange and Durham Belmont Park & Ride to the event site from early morning until late evening.
The operation consisted of approximately:
• 30 vehicles from Go North East
• 25 vehicles from JH Coaches
• 15 vehicles from DM Motor Services
• 5 vehicles from Northstar
• 5 vehicles from City Transport / A&A Coach Travel
• 2 vehicles from Stanley Travel
• 2 vehicles from Shaws of Durham
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.
Taken at King Street & North Fayette Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
Operating on the AT7 to Landmark Mall.
Cummins L9
Allison B400R6 Gen V
A large scale shuttle bus operation was put in place for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2026 at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, with official travel partner Big Green Coach drafting in operators from across the North East and beyond to move thousands of festivalgoers across the weekend.
Shuttle services operated continuously between Heworth Metro Station, Park Lane Interchange and Durham Belmont Park & Ride to the event site from early morning until late evening.
The operation consisted of approximately:
• 30 vehicles from Go North East
• 25 vehicles from JH Coaches
• 15 vehicles from DM Motor Services
• 5 vehicles from Northstar
• 5 vehicles from City Transport / A&A Coach Travel
• 2 vehicles from Stanley Travel
• 2 vehicles from Shaws of Durham
The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow once again saw Stagecoach South operating an extensive network of shuttle buses between 20th and 24th July, linking Farnborough Main Railway Station, Farnborough North Camp Railway Station, Queens Parade, Farnborough Airport (Gate B) and Aldershot Bus Station with the airshow site. Each route operated approximately every 10 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent and efficient service for the thousands of visitors attending the event.
To cover the intensive operation, Stagecoach South put together an impressive and varied fleet. Alongside its own ADL Enviro400MMCs were several examples transferred from Stagecoach Manchester and Stagecoach Cumbernauld, the latter joining the South fleet following the closure of Stagecoach's Cumbernauld operations and their transfer to First Glasgow. To further strengthen the allocation, Stagecoach Midlands loaned a handful of 73-registered ADL Enviro400MMCs for the duration of the event.
The fleet also offered a great opportunity to see three generations of Stagecoach's corporate identity working side by side. There were still examples carrying the iconic Stagecoach Beachball livery, which in my opinion should never have been discontinued, alongside buses in the Stagecoach Local branding introduced in 2020 and the latest "We've Got You" livery, introduced in 2024. Seeing all three eras together on one operation really highlighted how Stagecoach's branding has evolved over the years.
For me, the main highlights were Alexander ALX400 18504 (KX06 LYW), which was a real pleasure to see out in service, together with several of the new Yutong U11DD electric double-deckers. These buses are part of Stagecoach South's forthcoming fleet of 22 Yutong U11DD battery-electric buses, which will enter service across Surrey and the Blackwater Valley once charging infrastructure has been installed and the power supply has been connected from a nearby railway station. The new zero-emission buses feature low-floor access, air conditioning and USB charging points, and are expected to operate primarily on Service 1 between Aldershot, Farnborough, Frimley, Camberley and Old Dean, together with Service 20 between Aldershot and Guildford, as part of Surrey County Council's Greener Futures initiative.
Those vehicles alone were enough to tempt me into making the 12-hour round trip from Newcastle on Thursday 23rd July.
Despite only spending around two and a half hours photographing the shuttle operation, it proved to be well worth the journey. With buses arriving every few minutes, there was always something different turning up, making for a busy and enjoyable couple of hours behind the camera.
By the end of my visit, I had managed to photograph 28 of the 35 buses allocated to the Thursday operation, which I was more than happy with.
A huge credit goes to Stagecoach South for putting together such a slick operation. The high-frequency shuttle network coped admirably with the large crowds attending the Airshow, while the varied fleet made it an event well worth travelling to. It was certainly a worthwhile day out, and one I'll hopefully be back to photograph again at a future Farnborough International Airshow.