Lynx benefits from Alexander Dennis flexibility with three new Enviro200 in bespoke layouts

Alexander Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, today announced that it has supplied three new Enviro200 single-deck buses to West Norfolk independent operator Lynx.

Lynx has chosen the 11.8m version of the Enviro200, which is fitted with a capable six-cylinder engine that achieves low-emission bus status in combination with Alexander Dennis SmartPack efficiency technology.^[1]

Two of the latest buses are dedicated to King's Lynn local service 42, linking the Fairstead Estate and town centre. A revised interior layout provides larger bays offering additional space for buggies and wheelchair users alongside nine tip-up seats, which complement 33 fixed high-back seats throughout the rest of the vehicle.

The third new bus boosts the fleet of routes 34, 35 and Coastliner 36 between King's Lynn and Hunstanton, which already uses four similar Enviro200 delivered last year. With more passengers making longer journeys on these services, these buses have 37 fixed seats as well as six tip-ups in the wheelchair bay and a separate, smaller buggy bay. A two-tier luggage rack is installed on the front nearside wheelarch to cater for holidaymakers' baggage.

"This flexibility is what has allowed us to standardise on Alexander Dennis products"

Lynx Managing Director Julian Patterson said: "We're delighted to again invest in our fleet with the addition of these latest three Alexander Dennis Enviro200. The ability to adjust their specification to the different requirements of our diverse network of services helps us provide a better journey experience for our passengers. This flexibility is what has allowed us to standardise on Alexander Dennis products with 14 single and double-deckers bought over the last four and a half years."

Martin Dunleavy, Regional Sales Manager for Alexander Dennis, added: "It's been a pleasure to support Lynx with another set of new buses for West Norfolk. We've taken great pride in tailoring these Enviro200 low-emission buses to requirements, not just providing different layouts but ensuring the entire interior is built to Lynx's specification including the operator's bespoke moquette-and-leather seat design. Finished in the striking red Lynx livery, these buses just look fantastic."

[1] The Alexander Dennis Enviro200 has demonstrated a 24% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2e emissions compared with a conventional Euro V diesel bus over the UK Bus Cycle in Zemo Partnership low-emission bus testing. Information on methodology and low-emission bus certificate for the Alexander Dennis Enviro200 available at https://www.zemo.org.uk/work-with-us/buses-coaches/low-emission-buses/certificates-hub.htm.