England is getting a new red box in town! Well, in London only at this time. Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has just unveiled their latest red human transporter at the London Transport Museum. A full-size mock-up of the bus was on display at the event, and the design is clearly a step into the future.

Modelled after the original Routemaster, this updated blushing double-decker brings the style into the 21st century while keeping touches of the old bus’ mighty charm. The new bus, which is being manufactured by Wrightbus, features an open platform in the rear, which marks the return of the traditional hop-on-hop-off service. Quickly moving from rendering and video to this mock-up, the first Wrightbus prototype is scheduled to be delivered next year. After that, five production buses will enter service in 2012, just in time for the Olypmics.

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