Go-Ahead unveils hydrogen bus fleet and refuelling station for Surrey

Fleet of 20 buses from Wrightbus to be deployed in the Crawley, Horley and Gatwick Airport area

Unveiling the Go-Ahead hydrogen bus fleet in Surrey

Unveiling the Go-Ahead hydrogen bus fleet in Surrey

Transport minister Richard Holden

Transport minister Richard Holden

Bus and rail operator Go-Ahead has launched a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area.

Once fully delivered, the fleet will comprise 54 vehicles and will be one of the biggest hydrogen bus fleets in Britain. It will be served by a liquid hydrogen refuelling station.

The zero-emission buses are able to cover long ranges and carry heavy loads, making them ideal for local routes around Gatwick that are intensively used -...