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|name = Chalkwell Coaches |logo = Chalkwell Coaches Logo.png |logo_size = |image = Chalkwell bus (YJ06 YSR), M&D and EK 60 rally (cropped).jpg |image_size = |image_caption = Optare Solo at the M&D rally in March 2012 |company_slogan = |parent = Clive Eglington |founded = 1931 |headquarters = Sittingbourne |locale = |service_area = |service_type = Bus & coach operator |hubs = |stations = |depots = |routes = |fleet = 76 (May 2014) |ridership = |fuel_type = |operator = |ceo = |website = www.chalkwell.co.uk }} Chalkwell Coaches[1] is a bus and coach tour operator in Sittingbourne, Kent. HistoryChalkwell Coaches was founded in 1931 by Harry Eglington as Island Luxury Coaches.[2] In April 1931 a short lived 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] In July 1993, it commenced operating commuter services from Sittingbourne to Central London.[4] ServicesChalkwell Coaches operated route 780, 781, 782 and 784 from Bearsted and Kings Hill to the Tate Britain in London.[5][6][7][8] It also operates bus services radiating from Sittingbourne.[9][10] In May 2017 the Kent commuter services ceased.[11] FleetAs at May 2014, the fleet comprised 76 vehicles.[3] References1. ^Companies House extract company no 2520842 Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire Limited 2. ^Our History Chalkwell Coaches 3. ^1 2 3 "Fleet in Focus: Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire" Buses issue 710 May 2014 page 81 4. ^Chalkwell celebrates 20 years Bus & Coach Buyer 18 July 2013 5. ^[https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/lsp/f78ae917/user_uploads/780-781-782-784-orange--tt-01.06.15.pdf Routes 891-782, 784 timetable] Transport for London 6. ^Chalkwell of Sittingbourne King Hill Services 15 June 2013 7. ^Chalkwell says London coach commute is competitive Transport News Brief 6 January 2014 8. ^Chalkwell commuters incentivised to switch Bus & Coach Professional 18 September 2015 9. ^Network Map from 3 May 2016 Chalkwell Coaches 10. ^Chalkwell invests in deckers Bus & Coach Buyer 20 April 2016 11. ^Chalkwell exits the Kent-London commuter market Route One 4 May 2017 External links
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