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Chalkwell Coaches
A Chalkwell single-decker
Optare Solo bus in Sittingbourne, 2022
Parent Clive Eglington Founded 1931 Headquarters Sittingbourne Service type Bus & coach operator Fleet 76 (May 2014) Website www.chalkwell.co.uk
Chalkwell Coaches [1] Sittingbourne , Kent .
History
Chalkwell Scania K340EB coach at a bus rally, 2012
Chalkwell Coaches was founded in 1931 by Harry Eglington as Island Luxury Coaches.[2] Sheerness to Stoke Newington service began. During World War II all seven coaches were requisitioned. In 1969, the business was taken over by Eglington's son Clyde.[3]
In 1987, Chalkwell commenced its first local bus service from Doddington to Faversham . In 1990, it commenced operating services under contract to Kent County Council . In 1992, Chalkwell commenced operating Maidstone & District Motor Services day tour program.[3]
In 1993, Downsway Coaches of Canterbury was acquired.[3] Sittingbourne to Central London .[4]
On 12 July 2021, Chalkwell took over the operations of routes 360, 361 and 367 in Sheerness as a result of Arriva Southern Counties closing their depot in the town and handing the routes back to Kent County Council .[5] [6]
On 12 February 2023, most of the company's rural services in Sittingbourne , as well as the Sunday services in Sheerness were withdrawn as a result of funding for the routes being withdrawn by Kent County Council.[7]
Services
As of February 2023, Chalkwell operate seven local bus services in the Swale area, centred around the towns of Sittingbourne and Sheerness . The company also operates a number of school services in both areas.
Chalkwell currently operate the following services (excluding school services):[8] [9]
Chalkwell Coaches operated commuter coach routes 780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London until May 2017 when the routes were withdrawn.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]
Fleet
As at May 2014, the fleet comprised 76 vehicles.[3]
References
^ Our History Chalkwell Coaches
^ a b c d "Fleet in Focus: Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire" Buses
^ Chalkwell celebrates 20 years Bus & Coach Buyer 18 July 2013
^ "Chalkwell to Take Over 367 Bus Service" . Chalkwell Coaches . Retrieved 22 June 2021 .
^ "Chalkwell to Take Over 360/361 Bus Service" . Chalkwell Coaches . Retrieved 22 June 2021 .
^ "Kent County Council to Withdraw Several Bus Services" . Chalkwell Coaches . Retrieved 12 February 2022 .
^ "Swale Buses Network" . Chalkwell Coaches . Retrieved 12 February 2023 .
^ "Isle of Sheppey Network Map" . Chalkwell Coaches . Retrieved 12 February 2023 .
^ Routes 891-782, 784 timetable Transport for London
^ Chalkwell of Sittingbourne Archived 4 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine King Hill Services 15 June 2013
^ Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive Archived 31 May 2016 at the Wayback Machine Transport News Brief 6 January 2014
^ Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch Archived 1 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine Bus & Coach Professional 18 September 2015
^ Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market Route One 4 May 2017
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