London Transport took delivery of 2,123 RMs and 524 RMLs.
The RML was a standard RM with a distinctive and seemingly out of place half-window section added in the middle giving eight extra seats.
This was not a dramatic change, as it took advantage of the modular design approach of the Routemaster that would be copied by other manufacturers.
The RML code was originally used to identify the "Routemaster Leyland", with what became the RML originally designated the ER (Extended Routemaster).
The RM and RML had an area beneath the rear staircase where, when not collecting fares, the conductor could stand without obstructing boarding/alighting passengers.
Seating was provided for 64 passengers on RMs (72 on RMLs).
London Transport took delivery of 2,123 RMs and 524 RMLs. The RML was a standard RM with a distinctive and seemingly out of place half-window section added in the middle giving eight extra seats. This was not a dramatic change, as it took advantage of the modular design approach of the Routemaster that would be copied by other manufacturers. The RML code was originally used to identify the "Routemaster Leyland", with what became the RML originally designated the ER (Extended Routemaster). The RM and RML had an area beneath the rear staircase where, when not collecting fares, the conductor could stand without obstructing boarding/alighting passengers. Seating was provided for 64 passengers on RMs (72 on RMLs).
AEC Routemaster