10 years of the Eclipse!

10 years of the Eclipse!

Tomorrow marks 10 years since we started operating Eclipse bus services E1 & E2 between Fareham and Gosport via the dedicated busway. The first phase of the busway converted a former disused railway line into a busway for use by buses and cycles, and the second phase extending the busway for a further kilometre opened on 5 December 2021. 

Considerable investment has been made in two batches of the latest high specification buses and new infrastructure along the routes since opening. The E1 & E2 has seen a notable increase in bus ridership, which has helped to reduce traffic related congestion along the busy A32 corridor linking the two towns. 

We’re celebrating 10 years of the Eclipse this year and we’re continuing to invest in the bus services with 20 brand new high-specification buses entering service this spring/summer. The buses will feature comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and next stop announcements together with the latest Euro VI standard engines for cleaner air. 

If you’ve not tried Eclipse, then why not try it tomorrow!