Memories from Tony Raindle
We are delighted to hear from Tony Raindle who drive for Epsom Coaches between 1978 and 1985. Keeping it in the family, Tony’s brother Phillip also worked for the firm part time. Tony’s remarkable memory…
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100th Aniversary – Staff Reunion
The Reunion to end all Reunions On Saturday 6th November, almost 300 former members of staff from Epsom Coachers and its bus division, Quality Line, gathered to celebrate the founding of the company in 1920.…
Michael Burnham RIP
It is with regret we announce the passing of friend and colleague, Mike Burnham. He was 72. Mike worked for many years with Epsom’s bus division Quality Line in various roles. He spent his…
Robert Foote RIP
It is with deep sorrow that we report our friend Rob Foote, has been killed at Brands Hatch, whilst serving as a volunteer marshal at the famous motor racing circuit. The crash yesterday (Saturday 31st…
Staff Reunion Announced – Saturday 6th November 2021 – 4pm to 9pm, Blenheim High School, Epsom.
Epsom Coaches and Quality Line – Staff Reunion. Following the postponement due to Covid of our 100th anniversary reunion in June 2000, I am pleased to announce a new date has been set for Saturday…
Epsom Garage Closes
A sad day, as after a decline, Epsom Garage closed on Friday 2nd July 2021. Reduced to a few buses, most routes had already been transferred to other RATP garages beforehand. Three routes were transferred…
Keith Beams – RIP
We are sad to report the passing of our friend and colleague Keith Beams from Covid 19. This dreadful disease has taken Keith far too early and we send our sincere condolences to Keith’s family.…
Graham Lumley – RIP
Graham Lumley, a long time stalwart of Epsom Coaches bus operation, Quality Line, has sadly passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Graham joined Epsom Coaches from London Country Buses in Leatherhead at a…
New Date for Epsom Coaches Reunion
Following the cancellation of the reunion in June 2020 due to the Pandemic, plans are now underway to hold the event later in 2021, with a provisional date of Saturday 6th November 2021. Whilst we…
Epsom Coaches – Still Honouring the Fallen
Since 1947, Epsom Coaches have laid a wreath on behalf of its staff on Remembrance Sunday to commemorate those who have given their lives in conflict. The tradition was started by the late Roy Richmond,…