To celebrate its 25th birthday, Gatwick Express, the non-stop rail air link between London’s Victoria station and Gatwick Airport, conducted a catwalk show on the concourse at Victoria station. Ten Gatwick Express staff modelled a selection of Gatwick Express uniforms, from the 1980’s to present day, in brief five minute catwalk shows which ran every 15 minutes from 08h30. Rush hour commuters were entertained as Gatwick Express staff strutted their stuff to the strains of a 1980’s pop hit.”

Chris Burchell, managing director at Gatwick Express said:” This was a landmark birthday for Gatwick Express. In the past 25 years, over 125 million people, including British Royalty and heads of states from all around the world, have travelled on our trains. We would like to thank all our customers for travelling with us over the past 25 years and look forward to continuing to deliver our excellent customer service to not only our existing customers but new customers, for many more years to come.”

Coffee for 1984 prices As a thank you to travellers the service was also offering tea and coffee at 1984 prices - just 26 pence - on May 14th 2009. Catering has always been popular on the 30 minute journey between London and the Airport, and by offering hot drinks at 25 year old prices, customers were reminded of the long established customer service at Gatwick Express. Chris Burchell, managing director at Gatwick Express said: "Until 1984, the train link to Gatwick Airport was limited, using dedicated carriages from part of another rail service.

“The British Rail Board, wanted to provide a dedicated air link to the airport in order to counter the perceived distance from the capital both to the UK market and more especially to potential passengers overseas.

“Converted rolling stock from Midland Mainline was used and in 1984 the Gatwick Express was launched sporting full InterCity colours and the ability to reach speeds of 90 miles per hour,” he added.

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