ALL NEW ROUTE 230! CHARITY RELAY EVENT IN SUPPORT OF GOSH - MESSAGE FROM JOHN TRAYNER - Go-Ahead London
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ISSUE #65 - AUGUST 2020
MESSAGE FROM
JOHN TRAYNER
MERTON CYCLE
AWARENESS EVENT
ALL NEW
ROUTE 230! CHARITY RELAY EVENT
IN SUPPORT OF GOSH
A message from
Managing Director
John Trayner
A s we ease out of lockdown and work
towards a new normal one thing
has remained, and that is our dedication
must remain vigilant and quick to react.
Sealed driving cabs, disinfectant wipes,
social distancing and facemasks have
to the people we serve. Thank you for become established work norms and
being on the frontline throughout this the company will keep you updated of
pandemic and safely transporting
significant numbers of key workers.
developments in real time, so please
check the various communication
Yo u g o - W e g o
We have contributed to London’s channels available.
unity and will play a key part in
Despite the many challenges, good
restoring the capital back to its
news exists, such as the introduction
former strength in due course.
of electric buses at Northumberland
Our thoughts are with those Park and the imminent launch of our
who have sadly lost their lives new employee app, which has been
and please be assured that we designed to keep everyone better
will pay tribute to them when it connected and informed.
is safe to do so.
I am extremely proud to work alongside
"
Coronavirus impacts people in many a team that have been heroic during a
ways and we are also doing everything very tough period for society. Our city
we can to support those colleagues who has a proud record of facing adversity,
are, or have been, affected by it. coming through it and being stronger
as a result. We will get through this
The new Go-Ahead London company app.
Alongside Transport for London and
together, with happier times to follow.
Unite, we continue to keep safety at
the heart of our operations. This virus is Until the next edition, please continue to
an evolving threat and that means we stay safe and thank you once again.
Making your work life easier.
I am extremely proud Stay up to date, communicate and go!
to work alongside
a team that have been COMING SOON!
heroic during a very More details to follow
tough period for society.
Managing Director,
John Trayner
BEING FORWARD LOOKING
AND ADAPTABLE
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PASSENGER PL
DANIEL ALI
WILSON HUSSAIN
"When an elderly "Driver on the D7 was Drink
extremely helpful. It was water
passenger fainted, the bus
COMMENDATIONS driver stopped the bus and DANIEL pouring with heavy rain and Drink Drin
watekr Drink
W A T E R S IW ILSON I nearly missed the bus as I
water
explained what had occurred to D E W AY water
all passengers. The bus driver was late, however, the driver
saw me running. He stopped REMEMBER TO
Congratulations to all our drivers who have was comforting and reassuring
KEEP HYDRATED!
and waited for me and
received praise from customers. Here is a with constant updates and
my kids. Thank you
selection of those received... checking to see if the
driver."
elderly passenger
ALI HUSS
was ok." S I L V E R T OAIN
Q MB CHARLIE WEBB
"The bus driver
WN
CALLY lowered the bus for an
MEAGER
MG WINSTON
elderly lady. As she was
ANGELA A
"I am a wheelchair user
and got on the 188 today.
DOWNER
paying, her trolley rolled
off the bus. Your driver NX DANIEL
JONES
SPRAGG
C
ALLISON "I want to thank the "I would like to thank
WILLIAMS I would like to say that I felt immediately got out of the
driver for his caring and "I am a wheelchair the bus driver on the 93
"I would like to thank very safe with the young bus to pick up the trolley.
understanding manner user and very impressed who waited for me today as
the young lady who woman who was driving. It was lovely to see!"
towards every passenger. with one of your drivers. Your I am 8.5 months pregnant
lowered the bus to enable She also looked very Driver Daniel is an example
He made sure all and she saw me trying to
me to get on with my trolley. It smart." of how disabled passengers
passengers felt safe speed up to get the bus.
makes every little difference when entering the should be treated. He was Please thank her."
to know that there are bus. " polite and attentive whilst
drivers that think speaking to me
about us elderly
customers."
CALLBYEMEAGER
RA CHRISTOPHER directly."
CAM RWELL WILSON
"So kind, helpful and full ANGTELA SPRAGG
ON
BX
SUT
SW JOEL
of personality. He asked
if I was ok and if I needed MARC
AL SCOTT
DESIR
"I was incredibly
help with my basket ANDREWS
"Would like to say
HORNEY trolley. He cheered me
"Would like to thank grateful to the 170 bus up. Thank you." thank you to the driver
driver as when I got off who was very helpful
the driver for his patience.
He waited for me to cross
SAHRA
MOHAMOUD
NP at Putney Heath he made and accommodating.
sure that I knew which bus I Please thank him for
the road to get his bus. He "The bus lady was
helped me get in to work on
time. He is a credit to the
very lovely and helped
me get on the bus as I am
needed to get to arrive at
my destination. He went AF DEREK
PETERS
"Very friendly, happy
me, it was much
appreciated."
above and beyond
job in these stressful a wheelchair user. I struggled his duty!" and always thoughtful. He
times." getting on as no one was there went out his way to consider if
to help me and she was very a passenger wanted to get on
kind and gentle. She also
helped me get off RR MOHAMMED
the bus. He brightens up my
day and I see he has the DIONNE PM
AZIZ TAYLOR
the bus!" SAHRA MOHALMOUD "It was refreshing same effect on other
NORTHUMBER A N D PA R K "She said thank you for
to see that despite passengers."
wearing a mask. I know
Sahra receives 3 these trying times the
You can see the latest driver commendations
in a week! - Click driver assisted a lady in it isn't much, but it made
commendations on Go-Ahead to read her story!
retrieving her lost item. me feel better for having to
London’s Twitter account Please commend wear one especially when
DIONNE TAYLOR passengers do not. She
Thank you!
(@Go_Ahead_London) this driver." PECKHAM
had a lovely smile
or by searching for
too."
#GoodGALbusdriver
Q CAMBERWELL
MG MORDEN WHARF MB ORPINGTON A SUTTON RA WATERLOO BX BEXLEYHEATH PM PECKHAM C CROYDON
SW STOCKWELL PL WATERSIDE WAY RR RIVER ROAD NX NEW CROSS SI SILVERTOWN AF PUTNEY AL MERTON NP NORTHUMBERLAND PARK
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YOUR STORY
SUE MORRISON
DEAN WATSON
GOING
LUCKY
BEXLEYHEATH CONTROLLER
THE
S
SST
TTR
RRI
IIK
KKE
EE
Dean Watson has worked at Go-
EXTRA
MILE
Ahead London for 17 years. He
I
started his career in the industry was on my meal relief My colleague was
as a driver at BEXLEYHEATH in SUE MORRISON
and came across one somewhat shaken up by
RIVER ROAD DRIVER
2003 and since then, he has held of our EL1 buses with the incident, so I advised
various roles, including regulator its hazard lights on in her to call through to Ibus
at Northumberland Park. Presently, Waverly Gardens. Curious, and let them know the
he works as an iBus Controller at I stopped to see if the situation. I proceeded to
Bexleyheath Hub. driver was OK as I noticed check on the welfare of
she was new to the garage. passengers and advised
In early June, it was a ‘typical’
I boarded the bus and the them that help was on
summer's day; heavy rain much to
driver explained that a car its way. I was more than
Dean’s disappointment as he was
had just pulled straight in happy to help a new
working as the Roadside Controller
at New Cross. He was contacted
by one of his colleagues based
at Bexleyheath and during the
conversation, Dean mentioned the
"
front of her. She explained
that she had to take evasive
action by braking hard to
avoid hitting the car.
colleague when it became
clear that my assistance
was required.
"
torrential rain in New Cross. His I have worked with Sue for over 10
colleague was somewhat confused years and she is always calm and
as it was glorious sunshine in
assured, and among the EL1 drivers,
Bexleyheath, so Dean took a picture
to prove his point. she is seen as a senior figure and a
friendly face to all drivers. She is
Unbeknown to him, what he WORKING AS
Sue is always a lovely pleasant always willing to offer advice and
captured was amazing and the ONE TEAM
driver to work with. Her kind guidance to those that need it.
chances of it happening again;
probably zero! As he clicked his actions on this day further
mobile phone to take the shot, a shows her commitment, kindness Carl Trainor
huge bolt of lightning lit up the and diligence. Please thank her Cover Operations Manager
dark clouds - the electric bolt for her efforts on our behalf.
appeared as if it had struck the
Daniel Blackman
The anonymous thank you to Merton Bus Drivers!
top of a stationary route 36 bus!
Glad to still be alive, Dean jumped iBus Controller
out of sheer shock as he was
naturally taken aback!
“I know how hard it can be, and
the patience involved in trying to
F urther appreciation was recently
received for Go-Ahead London bus
drivers during the coronavirus threat.
capture something like that, so
after looking at the image I took, I The image below was anonymously
couldn’t believe that I managed it posted to our HEAD OFFICE in Merton
purely by accident with just a mobile with a special 'thank you' for our drivers
phone!” Dean exclaims. ATTENTION: NO BUSES WERE HARMED at Merton garage for their valuable efforts
IN THE MAKING OF THIS PHOTO!
getting key workers to and from work.
Proud of his amazing photo, Dean
posted it on Twitter and it currently You will find a kind wish for health and
has over 350 likes and 57 shares happiness on the destination blind which is
with both figures rising daily. touching and has been graciously received.
Perhaps a new part-time hobby to
consider Dean?
Thank you!
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I was very happy
It’s always a time a to THE NEW ROUTE
and honoured to be
celebrate when a new route 230 BUSES ON THE
MORNING OF ROLLOUT. driving the first bus of
joins the company, but we
must never underestimate the the day. The team did
hours and hours of countless great and I departed
hard work put in by colleagues
at the garage prior to the first perfectly on time.
day of operation.
ABSHIR AHMED
Route 230 started operating from NORTHUMBERLAND PARK DRIVER
NORTHUMBERLAND PARK on 20
June 2020. The new route uses Ee Type
ADL Enviro 400 Ev City Electric buses. This
was the last of four new electric routes
joining the garage during 2020. Work has
been ongoing for several months with
the installation of charging points and
Northumberland Park now has 96 electric
buses operating from the site.
Route learning started in April, with
over 300 drivers trained - quite an
achievement as all training was ...everybody involved
conducted observing social distancing.
deserves credit for
Route 230 was the fifth new route to
join Northumberland Park this year.
the smooth launch of
With the team becoming accustomed the 230 during such a
to the launch of new routes, the
morning was calm, professional and
difficult period.
everything went smoothly.
Abshir Ahmed was the driver of the first
bus to depart the garage: “I was very
happy and honoured to be driving the
first bus of the day. The team did great
and I departed perfectly on time,” he
says with a sense of relief.
Andy Johns Operating Manager
continues: “Launching a new route
is challenging at any time, but
to have to prepare during
a pandemic with all the
restrictions that go with it was
something else! The NP team FORWARD ANDY JOHNS
rose to that challenge and
LOOKING NP OPERATING MANAGER
everybody involved deserves
credit for the smooth launch
of the 230 during such a
difficult period.”
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’S
Sahra Mohamoud receives 3 Commendation: Formal has recently experienced, earning WHAT
ING
THE HAPPEN
her 3 commendations in one
commendations in one week! or official praise. We all
week for her ‘cheery, professional,
Lance McFarlane
DQM
like to receive praise and helpful, kind and gentle manner.’ AT...
it’s great when you’re
Face2Face
Sahra was brought to tears of joy
informed that you’ve after hearing the kind words from
brightened up someone’s
WALL OF
her passengers and she fondly
day simply by your kind recalls helping an elderly woman
In this edition
in a wheelchair.
and helpful actions or by of Bus Talk, we
simply raising a smile. “Whilst wearing a mask and gloves, speak to WATERLOO
FAME
I assisted the wheelchair user on Operating Manager,
Sahra Mohamoud has been a and off the bus. For me, this is part Lance McFarlane
driver at NORTHUMBERLAND of a normal day’s work and I am who is currently
PARK for just over 3 years. Prior to pleased that my efforts did not go on secondment to
joining the bus industry, she always unnoticed,” explains Sahra. Camberwell Training
had an interest in the transport
Northumberland Park Assistant Academy and has worked
sector and with her background in LANCE MCFARLANE
Operating Manager, Ian Gough OPERATING MANAGER at Go-Ahead London
customer service, she felt this was
the perfect combination. continues: “It is a joy to have As you will all know by now, Driver for 10 years.
a colleague like Sahra on the Quality Monitoring resumed on 29 June.
With the coronavirus outbreak team. Her cheerful smile, kind What do you do for fun?
in London still affecting the and friendly nature never goes All assessors are professionally trained
to monitor driving standards on all I love going to the gym (when it’s open),
way people travel on the bus unmissed and I am pleased that
London Buses. socialising with friends and family and
network, a helpful and friendly bus she has been recognised for these
driver can certainly make all the
BUILDING also spending time with my children.
qualities whilst out on the road.” It is with great delight to reveal the RELATIONSHIPS
difference and this is what Sahra
following drivers who received excellent What was the last film you
results on their recent DQM report. watched at the cinema?
Route 14 Drivers, Andrew Smith and Trolls World Tour! Haha – for the kids!
Eric Owusu from PUTNEY garage both What was your favourite subject
achieved an impressive score of grade 1. at school?
Science! I wanted to be a plastic
surgeon but that never worked out
Creation or evolution?
Creation
What is your signature dish that
everyone loves?
I make a decent spag bol – has to be a
bit spicy though like me lol
What’s your funniest childhood
memory?
Making mud pies and getting my sister
LEAD MENTOR, RICARDO ROSARIO COVER ACCIDENT PREVENTION MANAGER,
PICTURED WITH ANDREW SMITH. NAJ WIJESINGHE PICTURED WITH ERIC OWUSU and cousins to eat it
What make and model was your
first mobile phone?
PUTNEY driver, Andrew Smith recently PUTNEY driver, Eric Owusu recently Nokia 3210 – Snake was the best game
achieved a DQM score of grade achieved a DQM score of grade back then!
SAHRA MOHAMOUD 1 on route 14. 1 on route 14.
RIVER ROAD DRIVER
What was your first job after
The DQM assessor said: The DQM assessor said: you left school?
"The driver's braking "This was a nice, steady I worked part time whilst at school in
a key cutting and shoe repairs shop in
was smooth and and safe drive with Thornton Heath – it was OK I suppose
controlled when pulling regular use of all mirrors and it paid for my phone bill
OPEN AND
APPROACHABLE up at the bus stop and before moving away What line from a film best
describes your life?
when slowing down from the bus stop and
"It's about how hard you can get hit
during normal driving." during normal driving." and keep moving forward. How much
you can take and keep moving forward.
That's how winning is done!” - Rocky
Congratulations to you both and keep up the good work!
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MERTON ROUTE IS
The route B12 – once known to many
B12
BACK
as ‘the best route in the garage,’ is
CYCLE AWARENESS
returning to BEXLEYHEATH!
Bexleyheath drivers are already sending in
rota requests and mentors are eager to get
route learning underway.
“The return of the B12's is the hot topic
and garage morale is building as the days
come close to their arrival. Plans are in place
C an you remember when you first
learnt how to ride a bike? The
removal of stabilisers and pedalling with
to start route learning in Late November /
Early December with bus types yet to be
BEING confirmed,” explains Assistant Operating
your mother or father anxiously running CAN-DO Manager, Natalie James.
behind you, arms stretched, as they
anticipate an almighty fall as you get Bexleyheath last operated the route 5
over excited and lose control. years ago and driver, Jason Candasamy
remembers it well. “It was a short route,
Remember the sheer delight when you
finally mastered the art of balancing on I recall it being a so short it used to feel like you would go
around in circles past Erith Hospital. The
two wheels and you confidently rode off short route and the
stand used to be in Erith town centre and
into the sunset; or realistically halfway passengers were a the passengers were a delight.”
down the street before turning around
and repeating the same route for hours
delight. Driver Debbie Cane also recalls the short
on end! route from Bexleyheath to Erith. “Driving
JASON CANDASAMY route B12 was great because you got to
The coronavirus threat has forced MERTON COLLEAGUES TAKING BEXLEYHEATH DRIVER meet all the regulars and I got to know them
people back onto their bikes, which in PART IN THE CYCLING EVENT
quite well. I can’t wait to take colleagues out
some cases have been locked up in the
route learning on the B12.”
shed for years. With this in mind, there
was never a better time to unlock the Since Jason and Debbie last drove the
shed door, brush off the cobwebs and route, it has been extended to Grove park.
organise a Cycle Awareness Event. The return of
The coronavirus threat may still be around
MERTON’S Accident Prevention
a new route but the thrilling news of the return of route
department team, Katie Bilinska and is always an B12 has shone a positive light on the
James Prothero did just so and invited exciting time garage and has helped to lift spirits during
all Merton colleagues to participate in for the garage. this challenging time.
‘Our Bikes Awareness Session.’ The aim
of the event was to get a feel of what
cyclist’s experience when travelling on
busy roads and to remind drivers of
their vulnerability. DANIEL TAYLOR
“It took place in June within a marked BEXLEYHEATH DRIVER
off area within the garage and lasted
for most of the day. It was advertised in
the output and on Blink and we were
delighted to have over 100 participants,”
explains Katie.
“The event was about our drivers’
experience as a cyclist. A number of
colleagues were really surprised at how
uncomfortable the ride between bus
and the railings was, even though the
bus was stationary at all times.”
“It proved worthy for our drivers
to experience how distracting or
frightening a cyclist could feel when
they pass a bus when the horn is
sounded or the assault alarm is set off.”
The Accident Team at Merton were
pleased with the event and the positive
comments received from drivers. There
are talks for another session in the
coming months. EVENT ORGANISERS, KATARZYNA BILINSKA
AND JAMES PROTHERO
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KNOWING YOUR
COLLEAGUES
Dave Tanner's
S AT U R DAY 8 A U G U S T 2 0 2 0
CHARITY
CALL DUTY
OF RELAY EVENT
In support of Great Ormond Street Hospital
K atarzyna Bilinska, Accident have been very badly affected, both by
19
Prevention Supervisor based at illness and the impact of coronavirus. If
MERTON Garage is organising a charity you choose to participate, it will show
cycle ride to raise money for Cancer people in our communities that they are
Go-Ahead London has over 6,000 Research and Great Ormond Street not alone.
Hospital (GOSH).
drivers and some come from a If you can cycle a leg from one garage
very interesting background. So far, eight colleagues across to the next or even the whole
Prior to joining Go-Ahead the company have currently route, it is not too late to join.
agreed to take part The routes being taken are
London, Dave Tanner was and, partly through as follows:
a soldier in the British this article, Katarzyna
Army in the parachute Route 1: Silvertown,
is encouraging all
regiment, and served in YEARS AND Go-Ahead London
Morden Wharf, New
Cross, Peckham,
SPENCER SUCKLING
MERTON DRIVER
many places including
Iraq, Cyprus and
COUNTING... garages, plus Head
Office, to join her
Camberwell, Waterloo,
Stockwell, Putney,
Northern Ireland. James O'Brien in this admirable
KATARZYNA BILINSKA Waterside Way,
endeavour. All
funds raised will be ACCIDENT PREVENTION Head Office
COMMENDATION
Thirteen years ago, he MANAGER
YOUR STORY
I’ve been a loyal Go-Ahead
opted for a change in career distributed to help Route 2: Northumberland
London employee since 2001.
and became a bus driver at those families sadly in Park, River Road,
My 19-year career started as
MERTON garage. This suited a bus driver at Peckham and I
need of support from Cancer Research Bexleyheath, Orpington, Croydon, Awarded to
him well and he soon became the
champion for route 200. At present, he
DAVE TANNER
MERTON DRIVER
was fortunate to get involved
and GOSH. Sutton, Merton, Head Office
Merton Driver
remains a driver and has recently been
in various other roles and gain
valuable work experience in
Using the 17 letters/numbers that make
up ‘Go-Ahead London 2020’, every
The date of the event is Saturday 8
August. In the meantime please feel
Spencer Suckling:
given the role of Branch Representative different areas of the business. garage, plus Head Office, can get involved. free to contact Katarzyna by email
for Merton Garage. He achieved this This is a wonderful opportunity to be
I recall moving to Mandela Way garage (katarzyna.bilinska@goaheadlondon.
through a ballot of Merton trade union a part of something very special and,
along with the bendy buses back in com) or phone (020 8417 8509) if you
members in March earlier this year. in doing so, to help raise a smile for
2010. During this time, I moved on to have any queries and/or suggestions.
“It has been challenging for sure, BUILDING families and children, some of whom
RELATIONSHIPS do some morning run outs, and
especially because as soon as I started,
the coronavirus pandemic began in the
volunteered to complete SGA Spencer has
UK but there was a lot to do,” he explains.
duties. I later got involved in the
engineering department where I Plan of the day: been recognised
“However, it’s been very rewarding! I
worked very closely in late March with
remained for two years.
Each location will receive a plastic box/bucket for them to for going above
driving colleagues, management and
This was a great time in my career
with Go-Ahead London as I learnt
fill with donations (e.g. toys and superhero pyjamas) for
GOSH children. The box/bucket will be clearly labelled and beyond
our external cleaning contractor to
ensure that our buses were thoroughly
so much and worked with some
extremely helpful colleagues. I
with one of the 17 letters/numbers detailed above.
by reporting
cleaned in line with company and new
Government requirements. I reassured
gained a tremendous amount of an incident he
experience and knowledge, and with
colleagues and we achieved this plenty of hard work and dedication,
On the day of the event, participants will cycle
(approximately 90 miles) from garage to garage witnessed which
objective by all working together.”
When Dave isn’t driving or fulfilling his
I now work at Camberwell garage
as Satellite Manager. I have held this
to collect donations.
possibly saved a
new role, he likes nothing better than role for five years. woman's life.
spending time in the hot sun with his Cyclists will start as one team from Northumberland
JAMES O'BRIEN No two days are the same for me
friends and family; however, with the Park Garage and then take various routes to other
SATELLITE MANAGER and my team. The Satellite Manager premises, before converging at Merton Garage,
coronavirus threat, he’s been unable to position requires fast and most
enjoy the finer things in life like many importantly, correct decisions to
which will form the finish line.
Thank you, and
of us. With lockdown measures slowly be made on the spot. There are so well done Spencer!
being restricted, he is looking forward to many things that can go wrong on
reuniting with family and friends alike. The plan is that we end the day with a
a daily basis – a fire, an accident on the
generous amount of donations for Cancer
In the meantime, Dave is concentrating road, mechanical buses, staff shortages, Research and GOSH.
on his new responsibility at Merton the list goes on…My team and I work
garage and is also looking forward tirelessly, every day to ensure our buses
to completing his full Branch are in service to keep London moving.
Representative training later this year. I’ve enjoyed 19 great years with Go-
Ahead London and I am truly grateful.
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TENDER
NEWS
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All are retentions unless stated otherwise.
* = 24 Hour Route.
ROUTE 28/N28 | Station Terrace to Mapleton Crescent. ROUTE 633 | Coulsdon South to Beddington Church.
LONDON SOVEREIGN. Won from Tower Transit. METROBUS. Won from Quality Line.
Contract begins on May 1, 2021. Contract begins on April 3, 2021.
Using Existing Hybrid Double Deck (19 PVR). Using Existing Diesel Double Deck (2 PVR).
*ROUTE 69 | Walthamstow Bus Stn. to Canning Town Stn. ROUTE 639/670 | Danebury Av to St John Bosco College.
DOCKLANDS BUSES. Won from Tower Transit. LONDON UNITED. Won from London General.
Contract begins on May 1, 2021. Contract begins on June 5, 2021.
Using New Electric Double Deck (18 PVR). Using Existing Hybrid Double Deck (2 PVR).
ROUTE 315 | St Julian's Farm Road to Balham Station. ROUTE 687 | Barking Station to Dagenham Park School.
ABELLIO LONDON. London General. BLUE TRIANGLE. Contract retained.
Contract begins on October 17, 2020. Contract begins on May 1, 2021.
Using Existing Diesel Single Deck (4 PVR). Using Existing Diesel Double Deck (1 PVR).
ROUTE 463 | Coulsdon South Station to Pollards Hill.
QUALITY LINE. Contract retained.
Contract begins on April 3, 2021.
Using Existing Diesel Single Deck (9 PVR).
ADAPTABLE
G o-Ahead London has a number
of long-serving employees
“1990 seems like yesterday, he says with
an amiable grin! “Fuel was £0.40 a litre, the
Thanks for reading!
and with this mind, Operating film Pretty Woman was released, Margaret
Manager Brad Campbell would like Thatcher resigned and the top mobile
to recognise and help his Assistant phone around those days was called the
Operating Manager, Brian Norton NEC P3 with a £1500 price tag!”
celebrate 30 years in the business!
After some friendly banter and surprising
Try not to become a person of success, but
Brian originally started in 1982 with
London Transport but left in 1986 before
Brian with a chocolate cake, Brad
announced: “On behalf of everyone
returning in 1990. here at SILVERTOWN garage, I'd
rather try to become a person of value.
BRIAN NORTON
Reminiscing of his fond memories
during his time at Go-Ahead London,
like to congratulate Brian on his 30th
anniversary. Well done Brian! It has been,
ASSISTANT OPERATING MANAGER and still is a pleasure to work with you.”
Brian also recalls life back then too.
Brian - Long may your career continue at
Albert Einstein Go-Ahead London.
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