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{{short description|Bus operator in King's Lynn, England}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox Bus transit
|name = Lynx
|logo = Lynx bus logo.png
|logo_size =
|image = Lynx buses.jpg
|image_size =
|image_caption = A pair of Lynx [[Optare Tempo]]s at [[King's Lynn]] bus station in March 2018
|founded = 6 January 2015
|defunct =
|headquarters = [[King's Lynn]]
|locale = North West Norfolk
|service_area = [[CambridgeshireNorfolk]]<br>[[NorfolkCambridgeshire]]
|service_type = Bus services
|alliance = Coasthopper shared with [[Sanders Coaches]]
|routes = 1819 (JulyOctober 20192023)
|destinations =
|destinations = [[Marham]]<br>[[Downham Market]]<br>[[Fakenham]]<br>[[Hunstanton]]<br>[[King's Lynn]]<br>[[Wells-next-the-Sea]]<br>[[Wisbech]]<br>[[Fairstead Estate]]<br>[[Castle Rising]]<br>[[Dersingham]]
|hubs = [[King’sKing's Lynn]]
|stations = [[Hunstanton]]
|loungefleet = 37 (November 2021)
|fleet =
|ridership =
|fuel_type =
|operator =
|leader =
|website = [http://www.lynxbus.co.uk/ www.lynxbus.co.uk]}}
 
'''Lynx'''<ref name="lynx">[https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/08711244 Coastal Red Limited] Companies House extract</ref>, the trading name of 'Coastal Red Ltd', is an independenta bus company based in [[King's Lynn]] and operating services across west and north [[Norfolk]] and eastern [[Cambridgeshire]].
 
==History==
Coastal RedLynx was founded by Stephen Challis and Andrew Warnes in 2013. The pair (along with Julian Patterson) had previously established [[Konectbus]] in 1999 before selling it to the [[Go-Ahead Group]] in March 2010. Having considered construction and engineering, the idea of a new bus operation formally began in spring 2014. Julian Patterson camewould come aboard later that year upon leaving GoAheadGo-Ahead. <ref>[https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/08711244 name="lynx"Coastal Red Limited] [[Companies House]] extract</ref> <ref name=B&CB>[https://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/lynx/ Second time around for former Konectbus team] ''Bus & Coach Buyer'' 11 February 2015</ref> <ref name=C&BW1178>[https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/0jXjBdee2DnMH_foCRF0F5cEh4k/appointmentsGrassroots Julianbusmen Mark''Coach PATTERSON]& "CompaniesBus HouseWeek'' Appointments"issue 1178 3 March 2015 pages 46-51</ref>
 
Operations commenced on 6 January 2015, with a school contract between [[Southery]] and [[Downham Market Academy]]. On 26 January 2015, Lynx commenced itstheir first public bus service began, operating hourly between [[King's Lynn]] to [[Hunstanton]], seven days a week.<ref name=B&CB/><ref name=C&BW1178/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180515120035/https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/newbuses/ Lynx is launched] Lynx 5 January 2015</ref>
 
Lynx expanded its network of routes with the takeover three Council-subsidised bus services from [[Stagecoach in Norfolk]] in September 2017,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180515120311/https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-bus-times-sept-2017/ New bus times from Sept 2017] Lynx</ref> followed by a further eight former Stagecoach routes from 29 April 2018, after Stagecoach closed their King's Lynn depot. Among the services taken on following Stagecoach's withdrawal from the area was the western half of the popular and well established ''Coasthopper'' service between King's Lynn and [[Cromer]].<ref name=C&BW1340>"All change in King's Lynn as Stagecoach vacates the town" ''[[Coach & Bus Week]]'' issue 1340 1 May 2018 page 11</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180501131823/https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east/norfolk-landing-page Stagecoach in Norfolk] Stagecoach</ref> Lynx took over operation of the King's Lynn to [[Wells-next-the-Sea]] section of this route, rebranded it as ''Coastliner 36'' and extended the service inland from Wells to [[Fakenham]].<ref>"Stagecoach planning to shut King's Lynn depot" ''Coach & Bus Week'' issue 1328 6 February 2018 page 11</ref><ref>[http://www.route-one.net/articles/Bus_routes/Stagecoach_calls_it_a_day_in_Norfolk_and_plans_withdrawal Stagecoach calls it a day in Norfolk and plans withdrawal] ''Route One'' 6 February 2018</ref> A further three services were taken over from Stagecoach in September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-services-54-55a-55b/|title=Lynx :: New Services 54, 55A & 55B|website=www.lynxbus.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-09-10}}</ref>
 
During 2019, Lynx funded a refurbishment/renewing of the [[Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn]] bus shelters, and a next bus information screen was provided by Norfolk County Council.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-06|title=New look for Q.E Hospital bus shelter|url=https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-look-for-qe-hospital-bus-shelter/|website=Lynx}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-01|title=Lynx donates new bus shelter to hospital|url=https://qehklmediahub.com/2019/11/01/lynx-donates-new-bus-shelter-to-hospital/|website=QEH Media Hub/QEH News}}</ref>
 
A brand new, thoroughly redesigned website (powered by the 'BusHub Mobility Platform') launched in December 2019, including a live bus tracker, fare calculator and journey planner,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-12-06|title=New Lynx Website is Launched!|url=https://www.lynxbus.co.uk/news/new-lynx-website-is-launched/|website=Lynx}}</ref> with an [[iOS]] & [[Android (operating system)|Android]] app following shortly afterwards in January 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lynx|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lynx/id1492112774|access-date=2021-07-24|website=App Store|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
==Fleet==
[[File:Lynx 55 YJ05 PXB – 49 – 13-00 Fakenham to King’s Lynn.jpg|thumb|[[Wright Pulsar Gemini]] bodied [[VDL DB250]] in [[Fakenham]] in February 2019]]
Lynx commenced operations with a fleet of four single-decker [[Optare Tempo]]s, including an experimental prototype purchased directly from Optare.<ref>[https://cbwmagazine.com/lynx-effect-in-norfolk/ Lynx effect in Norfolk] ''Coach & Bus Week'' 9 December 2014</ref><ref>"Lynx links Lynn" ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 720 March 2015 page 10</ref> It has standardised on the type and by April 2018 it was operating the largest fleet of Tempos in the United Kingdom with 26.<ref name=C&BW1340/>▼
[[File:T29 KLN (ex R17 TYB) refurbed interior.png|thumb|Saloon view of fully refurbished former [[Yellow Buses]] bespoke [[Optare Tempo]], featuring Lynx's own moquette design]]
▲Lynx commenced operations with a fleet of four single-decker [[Optare Tempo]]s, including an experimental prototype purchased directly from Optare.<ref name=B&CB/><ref>[https://cbwmagazine.com/lynx-effect-in-norfolk/ Lynx effect in Norfolk] ''Coach & Bus Week'' 9 December 2014</ref><ref>"Lynx links Lynn" ''[[Buses (magazine)|Buses]]'' issue 720 March 2015 page 10</ref> It has standardised on the type and by AprilDecember 2018 it was operating the largest fleet of Tempos in the United Kingdom with 2627.<ref>National now Lynx ''Coach name=C&BW1340 Bus Week'' issue 1371 4 December 2018 page 45</ref>
 
Since September 2016, Lynx has also operated double-deckers including [[Optare Spectra]] bodied [[VDL DB250|DAF DB250LFs]],and [[Wright Pulsar Gemini]] bodied [[VDL DB250|DAF DB250sDB250LFs]] and [[Leyland Olympian]]s.<ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 745 April 2017 page 72</ref><ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 754 January 2018 page 73</ref><ref>"Fleet News" ''Buses'' issue 756 March 2018 page 73</ref> Two new, bespoke [[Alexander Dennis Enviro400' MMC]]s arrived in spring 2021 for added capacity on the Coastliner route.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-29|title=ADL delivers bespoke Enviro400 double deckers to independent operator Lynx for West Norfolk coastal route|url=https://www.alexander-dennis.com/media/news/2021/april/adl-delivers-bespoke-enviro400-double-deckers-to-independent-operator-lynx-for-west-norfolk-coastal-route/|access-date=|website=[[Alexander Dennis]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-09|title=Lynx takes two new Alexander Dennis Enviro400s|url=https://www.route-one.net/deliveries/lynx-takes-two-new-alexander-dennis-enviro400s/|website=Route One}}</ref>
 
Lynx own a [[Leyland National]], which is operated as a heritage bus in a semi-preserved state, painted in Lynx's standard red livery. Delivered new to [[Hants & Dorset]] in November 1977, it has been used in passenger service several times to mark special occasions, as well as attending industry and promotional events and bus enthusiasts' rallies. As of winter 2019/20 it is stored out of service.
 
As at November 2021 the fleet comprised 37 vehicles.<ref>Fleet in Focus ''Buses'' issue 801 December 2021 page 81</ref>
Buses are painted in 'Mars Red' - chosen to stand out against other bus operators in the area and as a nod to the 'Poppy Red' of National Bus Company days.
 
==References==
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*[http://lynxbus.co.uk/ Company website]
 
{{Bus companies in East England|state=collapsed}}
 
[[Category:Bus operators in Cambridgeshire]]
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