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They're cutting there 1 service back from Hayle to Carbis Bay from Monday 09/07.
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&command=direct&net=swe&line=30001&sup=A&itdLPxx_direction=H&project=y10&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_displayHeader=false&itdLPxx_sessionID=CEN_EFA02_33541166&lineVer=2&itdLPxx_spTr=2&itdLPxx_operatorCodeForTTB=SI

Does anyone know who will be operating the rail reps on the Birmingham - Birmingham International - Coventry line in 3 weeks time?

Bus users across the UK are being given the chance to vote for their favourite bus journey in a survey to find Britain's Most Scenic Bus Route, and Stagecoach East Scotland's very own route 95, travelling through the East Neuk of Fife has been nominated.

The survey is the idea of bus enthusiast Paul Kirby, who was enjoying a summer trip along the Honister Pass in the Lake District and thought it must be one of the most scenic routes in Britain. He wondered if the transport or tourist industry had carried out any research to discover the nation's favourite bus service. To his surprise, no such survey had been undertaken and he therefore approached the larger bus companies to see if they were interested.

Paul said "I was delighted to receive a quick response from five of the largest bus companies and they were all extremely keen on the idea. The support of First, Arriva, Transdev, Go-Ahead and Stagecoach was vital if the survey was to be a success because they have over 400,000 Twitter followers between them. The survey is a simple tick-box format with passengers voting for their favourite three routes with the option of adding their own not included in the list. It is the largest survey of this type undertaken and I am looking forward to seeing the results.

Claire Walters, Chief Executive of Bus Users UK which sponsors the survey, added "The main aim of the survey is to celebrate Britain's best bus routes and encourage more people to experience the spectacular views of our rugged coastline, mountain passes, lakes, moors and dales without having to worry about driving, directions or parking. We are fortunate to still have many regular routes that serve rural communities in such a wide variety of breath-taking countryside.

http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ScenicBus

There are a few rail reps next weekend:
- Birmingham Snow Hill To Stourbridge Junction.

- Birmingham Airport/Coventry to Banbury.
- Leamington Spa to Stratford Upon Avon.
- Banbury to Stratford Upon Avon/Warwick/Warwick Parkway.

Does anyone know who will be operating the rail reps?

In Erdington at about 15:50:
3 11C's were showing as due at the same time on the RTI screen in Erdington, 1 went by out of service, 4229 and a 45XX Gemini turned up both operating a 11E to Acocks Green.
Does anyone know what caused this?

Buses will replace trains between New Street and Wolverhampton over the next week. From the 24/12/2017 till 02/01/2018.
Cross Country will divert between New Street and Wolverhampton - With Some trains not calling at Stafford. Virgin will divert between Wolverhampton and New Street - not calling at Sandwell And Dudley.
Buses will also replace trains between New Street and Rugeley on 24/12/17.
Does anyone know what operators will be operating on the rail replacement service?

Nippy Bus, Somerset have ceased trading.
Indicated by a message posted online and the twitter page has disappeared.
http://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/online-post-suggests-nippy-bus-698440
The message posted online reads:
"There is a difference between giving up and knowing when you've had enough.
I have had enough and realise I can not work with you the people I employ a moment longer.
There comes a time in any relationship when you have to say "fXXck it", say goodbye and move on"

The message:
"The gates are now closed and will not open" has reportedly been sent out to drivers.

Very unprofessional if this is true.

The website also states they've now ceased trading.
http://www.nippybus.co.uk

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/reinstate-bus-stops-demand-northfield-13796582
Someone has launched a pettition on behalf of Northfield shopping centre to end the 6 month trial and reinstate the axed South B'ham Bus Stops.
The shops in Northfield and Northfield Shopping Centre are also claiming it is having an impact on trade.

London CM2 - London Night Bus - https://medium.com/citymapper/cm2-night-rider-our-first-commercial-bus-route-d9d7918be899 - Uses E200s.

London BB1 - Bus route, but it uses taxis - https://medium.com/citymapper/project-black-bus-4a838ddf7c06

Hertfordshire CM81 - Bus route, operating daily from 07:00 till 23:00 -

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-fleet-500000-zero-emission-13800364
New Hydrogen fuelled buses set to be on the road and in service for March 2019.
A new refuelling facility at Tyseley Energy Park.

New Transdev CityZap service between Leeds and Manchester starting from November 5th.
The driver can choose to take the fastest route, just like the car.

http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/service-alerts/major-roadworks-at-holloway-circus-we-need-your-feedback

National Express will be operating a new 35 service between Walsall and Aldridge.
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/509069/

[October Tender Changes.]

October Tender Changes.

PD0001374/410 Registered
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Bloxwich to Walsall bus station
Service number: 19
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/435 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wolverhampton Bus Station to Willenhall, Lion Hotel via New Cross Hospital
Service number: 28E
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/439 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wolverhampton Bus Station to Dudley Bus Station via Sedgley
Service number: 27
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/368 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Brookville Park, Park Road to Erdington
Service number: 600
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/404 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wednesfield, High Street to Wolverhampton Bus Station
Service number: 50
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/338 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Walsall Bus Station to Bloxwich, Wipton Road
Service number: 70
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/438 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Walsall Bus Station to Manor Hospital
Service number: 637
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/434 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wolverhampton Bus Station to Bilston Bus Station via Wednesfield
Service number: 57
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/433 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Bilston Bus Station to Pendeford
Service number: 25
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/440 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Walsall Bus Station to Sutton Coldfield, Lower Parade via New Oscott
Service number: 77
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/436 Cancelled
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Bloxwich High Street to Bilston Bus Station via Willenhall
Service number: 326
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/422 Registered
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Wolverhampton Bus Station to Rocket Pool via Bilston Bus Station
Service number: 530
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

PD0001374/458 Registered
DIAMOND BUS LTD
Route: Dudley Bus Station to Wall Heath
Service number: 205
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Oct 2017

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PyIVQsWH-jWPMFpSRq_C85hsqq-GmI62yqDD4mxZ3aw/edit#gid=0
I've put together a Small Allocation Sheet for DTS/Sunny/Social allocation sheet, so anyone looking for a bus has an idea of what journeys it is usually found on. DTS/Social allocations on there. I've also included Claribels.

I'm also putting together a allocation spreadsheet for First though thats not 100% complete yet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LEZO9hi48GSCXHpADDJdSy4H4zYKvFltqvLHaefvkJo/edit#gid=417801603

A free 701 shuttle service will operate between Smallbrook Queensway and Cannon Hill Park, every 30 minutes.
Other services to the park include the 1, 45, 47 and 35. Plus theres the 63, 144 and X61 a bit further away on the Bristol Road. If you are using the Harborne or Hagley Road service, you can change at Five Ways for the 1 to the park.
https://www.facebook.com/nxhistoric/photos/pcb.1715731048455924/1715730901789272/?type=3&theater

https://twitter.com/WestMids_CA/status/897858016560730116

Does anyone know what they are now using on the 101, following them wining the tender from Central Buses? Also does anyone know what they will be using on the 436 and X70 from September.
Have they ever operated any normal bus services before, from what I can see they previously just had the Telford to Manchester Airport, Airport Transfer service?

First potteries open day will take place on September 17th 2017.
There will be a chance to get behind the wheel of one of a double decker for a £20 fee (donated to Prostate Cancer UK). To book, email tony.coram@firstgroup.com or call 01782 592511. You'll need a driving license for this experience.
On the same day the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society will holding their Running Day at Gladstone Pottery Museum - a chance to view and ride on restored & classic buses.
https://www.firstgroup.com/potteries/news-and-service-updates/news/potteries-depot-open-day

Just seen this, Merchants Coaches operate a Sundays and Bank Holidays only, 606S service between  Cheltenham and Stratford Upon Avon.
http://www.marchants-coaches.com/606S-Sundays-Bank-Holidays

They appear to use Optare Versa on it.

So at present it is possible to do Cheltenham to Birmingham by bus only having to change once.