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Wrightbus Electroliner Takes Centre Stage at London Transport Museum

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Picture this: a slice of Britain’s most innovative electric bus parked smack dab in the London Transport Museum. Fancy a spin? Well, almost. The museum’s latest addition lets you step aboard a Transport UK London branded Wrightbus Electroliner, complete with an interactive driver’s cab and passenger space. No fumbling for your Oyster card needed.

A red double-decker bus is displayed indoors at a museum with informational panels in the background. The sign Every Story Matters is visible above the bus.
Transport UK London Bus

Unveiled this September, this is the first time an electric London bus has taken its place among the museum’s legendary collection. It’s not just a pretty face, either. Visitors can dive into the cutting-edge tech that makes EV buses the future of sustainable travel.

What’s Onboard?

Hop in the driver’s seat or take a seat upstairs—this exhibit gives you the full EV bus experience. Expect:

  • High-res digital screens from Navaho to display route info in full colour.
  • Hanover Displays’ digital destination signs, which are crisp and easy to read.
  • A Zenobē charger demo—watch it “power up” the batteries.
  • Cameras replacing traditional mirrors, making this ride as safe as it is sleek.

It’s like being on a real route, minus the traffic jams.


A Bus That’s Changing London

The Wrightbus Electroliner isn’t your typical double-decker. It’s a zero-emission powerhouse with a 200-mile range and rapid charging capability. Transport UK London Bus has already rolled out over 100 Electroliners across London since 2023. Inside, these buses boast skylights on the top deck and passenger-friendly interiors, all while delivering cleaner air and cutting carbon emissions.

This exhibit? A near-identical replica of the buses already in service, specially engineered by RGI Bus and Coach Refurbishment to fit the museum’s unique space.

The Dream Team

Bringing this project to life was no small feat. Hats off to the stellar list of suppliers:

  • Hanover Displays for the digital destination blinds.
  • Journeo for the driver’s Camera Monitoring System.
  • Navaho for those snazzy next-stop screens.
  • Lazzerini for the comfy seating.
  • Zenobē for donating an EV charger, just like the ones keeping London’s buses fully charged.
Three men in business attire stand in front of a red double-decker bus displaying TRANSPORT UK on its front. The bus is inside a building with informational displays in the background.
Transport UK London Bus

What They’re Saying

Alastair Willis, Commercial Director at Transport UK London Bus, said:

"We are incredibly proud of our EV fleet, which has customer comfort and safety at its heart. We are absolutely thrilled that our specially engineered bus can share the story of EV innovation with millions of visitors at London Transport Museum over the coming years.

Supporting this exhibit, which will inspire future generations as they experience being in a cab of an electric London Bus, is a huge honour. I would also like to thank all the suppliers who kindly supported this exciting project and enabled us to make it happen."

Ross Cleaver, Head of Repair and Refurbishment at Wrightbus UK, said:

"We are thrilled to work alongside London Transport Museum and Transport UK London Bus to deliver an immersive experience that visitors will love. We are very proud that our engineering expertise has supported this accessible and unique exhibit that celebrates the innovation behind London’s EV buses."

Jon Eardley, Managing Director at AllServiceOne for Wrightbus, said:

"We’re delighted to see our innovative Wrightbus zero emission technology that is transforming London’s bus journeys being celebrated and showcased in the iconic London Transport Museum.

We know customers love our new zero-emission buses and want to know more about them - so we are truly excited that they will have this wonderful opportunity to explore them. Our world-class vehicles already support thousands of high skilled green jobs across the UK and I hope this new interactive display will inspire many young visitors to become the next generation of designers, engineers, drivers and transport leaders."

Alan Pilbeam, CCO of Transport UK, added:

"Transport UK is leading the way to create sustainable public transport across the capital. Transport UK London Bus is the first company to fully electrify all its depots. With nearly 80% of the fleet already converted to hybrid or electric power, we are also on track to be fully electrified long before the Mayor of London’s 2030 target.

We are proud to partner with the London Transport Museum, Wrightbus and Transport for London. We hope the EV bus display inspires the next generation to explore rewarding careers in the transport industry."

Elizabeth McKay, Director and CEO at London Transport Museum, shared:

"London Transport Museum is dedicated to telling the evolving story of transport in the capital and for the first time we will be showcasing an electric London bus as part of our fantastic permanent displays. Thanks to the continued generosity of Transport UK London Bus, our visitors will have a new and immersive opportunity to discover cutting-edge technology and the future of sustainable travel in our city."

A little girl uses a Zenobé EV charger next to a red electric double-decker bus. She wears a spotted coat and faces the screen, while the bus is parked in the background. The scene is lit with bright, warm lighting.
Transport UK London Bus

Ready to Explore?

Plug into the future at London Transport Museum. Try the interactive cab, learn how EV buses work and see how zero-emission transport is shaping London’s streets. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

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