Noted in Walsall this morning Tamworth Gemini 4207 on service A1 to Wolverhampton , is this the new Amazon service ? ,saw this later in Wolverhampton heading out of service down the stafford Road. Tony
Quote from: tphi12000 on October 19, 2012, 09:47:11 AM
Noted in Walsall this morning Tamworth Gemini 4207 on service A1 to Wolverhampton , is this the new Amazon service ? ,saw this later in Wolverhampton heading out of service down the stafford Road. Tony
answering my own question A1 is the Rugeley (Amazon)- Wolverhampton service . Tony
I wonder how long it will take Arriva to run an A1E between Walsall and Wolverhampton?!?!?!
Watch this space ;)
4207 has been swapped with 4204.
Its weird that theyre having Tamworth volvos
Proberbl because there better than cannocks decker ;)
Quote from: 2200 Bus on October 19, 2012, 07:27:29 PM
4207 has been swapped with 4204.
4204 on there this morning empty leaving walsall for wolverhampton. Tony
wonder how long itll be til they start using Darts lol
It was nearly full when I saw it loading in Wolverhampton last week, it was on 3741. The 1.40pm departure.
Does anybody know if its exclusively for Amazon employees or if anyone can board? And does it serve all stops on route?
This morning at about 8.10 I saw Arriva double decker 4787 S 213 JUA driving through Shepwell Green, Willenhall displaying A1 Amazon Distribution Centre via Rugeley and Cannock with a few passengers upstairs.
Where is the distribution centre?
Where does this route operate from and at what times?
From Wolverhampton three times a day. Amazon is in Rugeley somewhere
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/uploadedfiles/Services/Midlands/MDCKA1_011012_010912.pdf
Amazon can be seen from the A51 Rugeley by-pass.It's right across the road from the cooling towers
Quote from: John-s-91 on November 02, 2012, 07:09:03 PM
From Wolverhampton three times a day. Amazon is in Rugeley somewhere
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/uploadedfiles/Services/Midlands/MDCKA1_011012_010912.pdf
Found the timetable, thanks. Is this a free bus service provided by Amazon? Can member of the public use it to travel between Rugeley / Wolverhampton?
What buses operate this?
Probably Darts, same as most Arriva routes which travel anywhere near Wolverhampton.
The service isnt for free I think, as ive seen people get on it ajd pay the driver
Darts arent used on many Wolves routes, Telford/Bridgenorth are Versa/SB120 mainly, the 70/560/76 are largely B10BLE or SB120/200. And the 68 can have anything on it
When I saw it a few weeks ago, it was on 3741
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/4787.html
http://www.wmbusphotos.com/Arriva/4791.html
ALX400 DAFs on the A1.
I've just seen the afternoon journey from Wolverhampton to Rugeley and it was both 4791 and 4792 and needed both!
Have the B9 Geminis returned to Tamworth yet? 110 seems to have had quite a few Scanias on it recently...
How popular are these services?
The reason I ask is, my second cousin works there & I believe it observes all stops between Walsall and Bloxwich(He lives by the Railway Inn in Leamore) and he is normally there early for the bus.
The other morning, Ive been told today, it never turned up.
What does he do in this circumstance, as its not as if he cant catch an alternative a few mins later?
Quote from: Westy on December 02, 2012, 11:55:51 AM
How popular are these services?
The reason I ask is, my second cousin works there & I believe it observes all stops between Walsall and Bloxwich(He lives by the Railway Inn in Leamore) and he is normally there early for the bus.
The other morning, Ive been told today, it never turned up.
What does he do in this circumstance, as its not as if he cant catch an alternative a few mins later?
Your family does seem very 'unlucky' with buses not turning up. You said the X51 didn't run when it clearly did because someone else on here was on it and now the A1 didn't turn up? I don't think so, the early morning run has three full double decks on it so even if one broke down the other two would have run.
I see them at Hednesford at 7am if I am walking to the station for the 7:16 train all 3 seem to have a good load on
Tony
Hi tony are the deckers being used exclusively on the A1 now as i havent seen em on the local pye greens for a couple of wks
Quote from: Westy on December 02, 2012, 11:55:51 AM
How popular are these services?
The reason I ask is, my second cousin works there & I believe it observes all stops between Walsall and Bloxwich(He lives by the Railway Inn in Leamore) and he is normally there early for the bus.
The other morning, Ive been told today, it never turned up.
What does he do in this circumstance, as its not as if he cant catch an alternative a few mins later?
The A1 is closely monitored by Amazon, bearing in mind that around 200 users can be travelling across each of the 6 daily departures. Therefore, I can guarantee it most definitely "turned up".
Our third duplicate wasn't required today, yesterday or Friday but will be back from 05:44 tomorrow.
A bit of a random question that perhaps nobody may know the answer to, but is the service expected to go back down to 1 bus after Christmas? I'm just curious whether there may be extra passengers in the build up to Christmas due to extra temps?
After Christmas is undecided yet.
If it does i bet Cannock will lose a decker or two :-(
Quote from: jarh_9394 on December 02, 2012, 02:29:07 PM
Quote from: Westy on December 02, 2012, 11:55:51 AM
How popular are these services?
The reason I ask is, my second cousin works there & I believe it observes all stops between Walsall and Bloxwich(He lives by the Railway Inn in Leamore) and he is normally there early for the bus.
The other morning, Ive been told today, it never turned up.
What does he do in this circumstance, as its not as if he cant catch an alternative a few mins later?
The A1 is closely monitored by Amazon, bearing in mind that around 200 users can be travelling across each of the 6 daily departures. Therefore, I can guarantee it most definitely "turned up".
Our third duplicate wasn't required today, yesterday or Friday but will be back from 05:44 tomorrow.
Doesn't help my relative though. He was there in plenty of time, I've been told.
I'll repeat my quote from above:
"The A1 is closely monitored by Amazon, bearing in mind that around 200 users can be travelling across each of the 6 daily departures. Therefore, I can guarantee it most definitely "turned up"."
If both buses (or all three dependent on the day this allegedly happened) failed to operate, I would expect to have received a vast influx of complaints together with a termination of the contract from Amazon.
Ok let's look at the facts here, a bus will break down, it happens, it can't be helped but if I'm right in saying Arriva use 2 deckers and Midland run a 3rd on the A1 and they run together, are u saying that because 1 didn't turn up the other 2 couldn't run without it? I don't think so, as for the x51 I don't really use NXWM buses as I live in cannock but I've been to walsall and they do seem to run quite regular!!
What I have seen they all run and are packed to the gunnals its good amazon are providing these buses and being a high profile customer Arriva/Midland will make sure it runs you cannot throw away money like that
The Erdington service will restart tomorrow, with two more services due to start on Monday
Can I use my 4 week pass on the Erdington service
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 03, 2015, 04:08:52 PM
Can I use my 4 week pass on the Erdington service
No, as I posted in the main Wolverhampton thread, no passes are valid on these services.
They are registered services so are available to anyone, not just those travelling to Amazon.
Single fares are £3 or £3.50
Return fares are £5. There is also a £6 ticket which is a normal regional daysaver + amazon services.
What is the Amazon?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 03, 2015, 04:27:06 PM
What is the Amazon?
I didn't think anyone who could use a computer didn't know what Amazon was!
Will swift PAYG be valid on it?
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 03, 2015, 04:37:07 PM
Will swift PAYG be valid on it?
The staff notice doesn't mention that, I suspect no this year
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 03, 2015, 04:27:06 PM
What is the Amazon?
@Trident 4194 (https://wmbusphotos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Famazonpickingchallenge.org%2Famazon_logo.png&hash=c216b03f569106f915c366db36a8ee7d368b6173)
Quote from: pndriver on September 03, 2015, 04:35:55 PM
A rainforest in South America :)
I thought it was a rather large river.
Quote from: Tony on September 03, 2015, 01:58:49 PM
The Erdington service will restart tomorrow, with two more services due to start on Monday
I thought NXWM lost the A52 contract?
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 03, 2015, 06:06:38 PM
I thought NXWM lost the A52 contract?
Arriva lost it
@Michael Bevan NXWM will operate it.
Dose anyone know what times the Erdington service will arrive and depart Erdington?
They leave Erdington to Rugeley at 06:45 & 17:45
Quote from: Tony on September 03, 2015, 06:30:48 PM
They leave Erdington to Rugeley at 06:45 & 17:45
Thanks
@Tony What time do they arrive back in Erdington plus dose anyone know the route it will take?
Quote from: 2206 on September 03, 2015, 06:32:48 PM
Thanks @Tony
What time do they arrive back in Erdington plus dose anyone know the route it will take?
I've seen it in Kingstanding around 7:00. So I assume the same as Central's 88/89 to Kingstanding. Dunno after that.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on September 03, 2015, 08:10:22 PM
I've seen it in Kingstanding around 7:00. So I assume the same as Central's 88/89 to Kingstanding. Dunno after that.
Remember it is a brand new contract this year, so may not follow the same route It is set so that it pick up as many of the agency staff as possible. I haven't seen the route yet, so cannot answer that question. I was asked to drive the first one tomorrow, but it is my daughters graduation ceremony at University, so am otherwise engaged! It will be a BC bus tomorrow.
Quote from: Tony on September 03, 2015, 08:13:35 PM
Remember it is a brand new contract this year, so may not follow the same route It is set so that it pick up as many of the agency staff as possible. I haven't seen the route yet, so cannot answer that question. I was asked to drive the first one tomorrow, but it is my daughters graduation ceremony at University, so am otherwise engaged! It will be a BC bus tomorrow.
Being 1 of those people, I'm extremely thankful NX got the contract as I was about to purchase a railcard as well
Tony after having my Graduation Ceremony today, you'll enjoy it and be a proud parent and I hope to see you driving 1 of the buses.
PS does anyone know which bus will be allocated this contract ?! I'm assuming decker, maybe Any of the 2 B7TLs
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 03, 2015, 08:59:05 PM
Being 1 of those people, I'm extremely thankful NX got the contract as I was about to purchase a railcard as well
Tony after having my Graduation Ceremony today, you'll enjoy it and be a proud parent and I hope to see you driving 1 of the buses.
PS does anyone know which bus will be allocated this contract ?! I'm assuming decker, maybe Any of the 2 B7TLs
BC haven't got any B7TLs!
Quote from: Tony on September 03, 2015, 10:07:01 PM
BC haven't got any B7TLs!
My bad, I thought PB was doing these runs, I'm used to BCs Tridents so I'll happily take 1 !
Did Arriva put in for the contract this year?
Which stop in Erdington will the amazon service use?
Thanks in advance
I rang National Express and the woman on the other side stated she had no knowledge of an Erdington to Rugeley bus route and that National Express dont operate the route.......... !!
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 08, 2015, 11:51:02 AM
I rang National Express and the woman on the other side stated she had no knowledge of an Erdington to Rugeley bus route and that National Express dont operate the route.......... !!
Try ringing NXWM instead.
Quote from: MW on September 08, 2015, 12:54:49 PM
Try ringing NXWM instead.
Apologies, I did ring them and I went to enquire aboit a route and she didn't recognise it and stated NXWM dont do any routes which go to Rugeley
PD0001111/740 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Walsall to Rugeley Amazon. and Walsall to Rugeley Amazon. given service number A51 effective from 20-Sep-2015.
PD0001111/738 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wolverhampton to Rugeley Amazon
Finish Point: Wolverhampton to Rugeley Amazon
Via: Bilston, Willenhall and Cannock
Service Number: A5
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 07-SEP-2015
Other Details: New Service
PD0001111/746 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Amazon Depot, Rugeley
Finish Point: Erdington
Via: Kingstanding
Service Number: A52
Service Type: School or Works
Effective Date: 07-SEP-2015
Other Details: New Service
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 08, 2015, 01:05:32 PM
Apologies, I did ring them and I went to enquire aboit a route and she didn't recognise it and stated NXWM dont do any routes which go to Rugeley
It's not a public service route, so that's why she probably has no information on it. It's a works service operated under contract to Amazon.
Quote from: Stu on September 10, 2015, 06:33:28 PM
It's not a public service route, so that's why she probably has no information on it. It's a works service operated under contract to Amazon.
It is a registered service, so if you find it you can catch it, and it is not under contract to Amazon
Quote from: Tony on September 10, 2015, 06:38:23 PM
It is a registered service, so if you find it you can catch it, and it is not under contract to Amazon
Oh ok my mistake, well it's not a 'regular' public service then! :D Fares are different too aren't they? Amazon must have some involvement though, some kind of tender?
Quote from: Stu on September 10, 2015, 06:40:54 PM
Oh ok my mistake, well it's not a 'regular' public service then! :D Fares are different too aren't they? Amazon must have some involvement though, some kind of tender?
Although it goes to Amazon it is not them arranging the services, yes fares are £3 single or £5 return and you can get on or off at any stop, you do not have to travel to Amazon
I have to say this service is all over the place !
1st day, a WN Trident picks everyone up at Amazon but the driver starts charging people despite the fact the Erdington bound B7TL ALX400 driver (BC ?!) Said it was free
2nd Day, I went to Erdington to get my journey (Service starts outside Maplin) and a BC Enviro 400 pops up (Free journey) and takes us straight to Amazon (No stops). Quite nice I might add.
On the way back, talk of a noteworthy working but for Wolverhampton, a 1 branded Enviro 400H shows up which carries on charging people, then the Erdington bound bus arrived which was .... a WA 51 branded Enviro 400 (4865 currently on it !) And the same driver who said it was free yesterday has now started charging us !
Really don't know what to say !
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 10, 2015, 07:14:56 PM
I have to say this service is all over the place !
1st day, a WN Trident picks everyone up at Amazon but the driver starts charging people despite the fact the Erdington bound B7TL ALX400 driver (BC ?!) Said it was free
2nd Day, I went to Erdington to get my journey (Service starts outside Maplin) and a BC Enviro 400 pops up (Free journey) and takes us straight to Amazon (No stops). Quite nice I might add.
On the way back, talk of a noteworthy working but for Wolverhampton, a 1 branded Enviro 400H shows up which carries on charging people, then the Erdington bound bus arrived which was .... a WA 51 branded Enviro 400 (4865 currently on it !) And the same driver who said it was free yesterday has now started charging us !
Really don't know what to say !
Can't charge until the registrations are in place, NX were asked to start running it at very short notice, earlier than planned so had to get the short notice registration approved before fares could be charged
A 51 Branded Enviro400 must have been on the Erdington Amazon service this afternoon. Came down the Chester Road (From New Oscott Direction) at The Yenton, turned towards Erdington and was parked at 6 Ways when I passed it
Quote from: John on September 10, 2015, 08:04:50 PM
A 51 Branded Enviro400 must have been on the Erdington Amazon service this afternoon. Came down the Chester Road (From New Oscott Direction) at The Yenton, turned towards Erdington and was parked at 6 Ways when I passed it
Yes Sir ! If you saw an asian lad with a beanie hat waiting by the 11C stop, that was me !
I thought BC ran the Erdington service ?!
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 10, 2015, 08:07:12 PM
Yes Sir ! If you saw an asian lad with a beanie hat waiting by the 11C stop, that was me !
I thought BC ran the Erdington service ?!
It is being driven by 'non-driving' staff at the moment, I could do it if I wished, and whoever drives it is choosing which garage has a bus and is convenient to them
Quote from: Tony on September 10, 2015, 08:12:07 PM
It is being driven by 'non-driving' staff at the moment, I could do it if I wished, and whoever drives it is choosing which garage has a bus and is convenient to them
If you ever decide to run a journey, make it a Platinum as its a long journey and you can really open it up as well !
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 10, 2015, 08:35:17 PM
If you ever decide to run a journey, make it a Platinum as its a long journey and you can really open it up as well !
'Open it up' Platinums are no different to any other bus to drive
Ok, after working at Amazon for a while allow me to post some observations.
Every bus thats been on the Erdington to Amazon route has been WA bus, I'm assuming the drivers prefer their buses, last week it was predominantly Emviro 400 with the odd B7TL ALX400 although this week its a mixture of Tridents and B7TL ALX400.
Bar 1 instance of 5421 making a rare appearance, every bus (That I've seen) on the route has been a Trident on the A5 (Wolverhampton to Amazon)
NXWM website also mentions an A51 route which goes to Walsall to Amazon although I've never seen this bus. All 3 bus routes are supposed to depart at 6.45 from Amazon although I've never seen this Walsall bus ! Their is a coach which is goes to Walsall although its operated by a 3rd party.
After chatting to a driver, he stated that the service will go on till Christmas although he didnt know what will happen after that. Another thing is that Amazon have mentioned compulsory overtime and I was wondering will the bus service be adjusted for it ?!
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 19, 2015, 01:40:37 PM
Ok, after working at Amazon for a while allow me to post some observations.
Every bus thats been on the Erdington to Amazon route has been WA bus, I'm assuming the drivers prefer their buses, last week it was predominantly Emviro 400 with the odd B7TL ALX400 although this week its a mixture of Tridents and B7TL ALX400.
Bar 1 instance of 5421 making a rare appearance, every bus (That I've seen) on the route has been a Trident on the A5 (Wolverhampton to Amazon)
NXWM website also mentions an A51 route which goes to Walsall to Amazon although I've never seen this bus. All 3 bus routes are supposed to depart at 6.45 from Amazon although I've never seen this Walsall bus ! Their is a coach which is goes to Walsall although its operated by a 3rd party.
After chatting to a driver, he stated that the service will go on till Christmas although he didnt know what will happen after that. Another thing is that Amazon have mentioned compulsory overtime and I was wondering will the bus service be adjusted for it ?!
These services only run until Christmas/early January anyway. Any other time you would have to use the train, same as if your start/finish times don't match the bus departure times.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on September 19, 2015, 01:54:03 PM
These services only run until Christmas/early January anyway. Any other time you would have to use the train, same as if your start/finish times don't match the bus departure times.
I see your point although the departure times fit in when workers start and end their shifts
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 19, 2015, 02:28:39 PM
I see your point although the departure times fit in when workers start and end their shifts
I know they are. I was referring to your overtime query.
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on September 19, 2015, 03:01:52 PM
I know they are. I was referring to your overtime query.
I'll have to check with staff again but I think the overtime applies to all staff which means we may all end up departing late which may in turn end up affecting journeys for many people
What route will the A52 take from Erdington as my brother is going to be getting this bus any help will be much appreciated thanks
Quote from: Nxwm on October 14, 2015, 11:16:24 AM
What route will the A52 take from Erdington as my brother is going to be getting this bus any help will be much appreciated thanks
I know the route well as I use it although it goes through Kingstanding, Streetly and Lichfield, it stops at any stop along the way, where does your brither intend to catch it from
From what I've been told, PB will be running 5 A52's in the morning from the 1st of November.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 15, 2015, 03:29:42 AM
From what I've been told, PB will be running 5 A52's in the morning from the 1st of November.
Seems excessive as the current WA bus doesn't get full, I've seen it at 75% at 1 point although Amazon are looking to recruit more people
He lives in Perry Barr so more time he will be getting the bus from kingstanding
Quote from: Nxwm on October 15, 2015, 04:21:31 PM
He lives in Perry Barr so more time he will be getting the bus from kingstanding
Tell him to use the outbound 33 stop outside the Kingstanding Circle, only time the bus stops during the journey !
Can you use a PAYG Swift card to pay for the fares on the Amazon routes?
Quote from: SMK on October 18, 2015, 08:26:16 PM
Can you use a PAYG Swift card to pay for the fares on the Amazon routes?
Nope, you have to use the Amazon fare system, other systems such as Swift Card, daysaver and travel cards aren't valid. Its quite the downer as I have bus pass yet I have to fork out extra per day
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on October 18, 2015, 08:33:21 PM
Nope, you have to use the Amazon fare system, other systems such as Swift Card, daysaver and travel cards aren't valid. Its quite the downer as I have bus pass yet I have to fork out extra per day
Swift PAYG should still work though, because that is just an equivalent of cash and it will just take the higher fare off the card
Quote from: Tony on October 18, 2015, 08:34:46 PM
Swift PAYG should still work though, because that is just an equivalent of cash and it will just take the higher fare off the card
My apologies, just heard drivers keep saying nothing else will work,
Tony I was wondering will the Amazon services be getting more buses or will it just 1 bus per journey
Quote from: Tony on October 18, 2015, 08:34:46 PM
Swift PAYG should still work though, because that is just an equivalent of cash and it will just take the higher fare off the card
That's what I thought.
It'll save me having to find £24 in change each week....... well it will when the employment agency tells me I can start working there.
So much for that instant start/job offer mentioned prominently in the job ad. -_-
How come perry barr ain't doing the Amazon contract ::)
Quote from: Nxwm on November 11, 2015, 02:17:22 PM
How come perry barr ain't doing the Amazon contract ::)
Why Should PB do it?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 11, 2015, 02:21:04 PM
Why Should PB do it?
PB used to do it and were suppose to do it from November. However I don't know what has happened but WA has retained it.
Anyone know what happened to the 6.45am A5 this morning?
We ended up having to wait over an hour to get on the two that brought in the day shift, which usually head straight back to Wolves not in service.
If it was a breakdown that'll be the third one that's directly affected me since I started working at Amazon just over two weeks ago -_-
Reminds me of when I had a temp job at Wolves college and had to endure the frequently overheating Spectras on the 501.
Quote from: SMK on November 21, 2015, 04:43:10 PM
Anyone know what happened to the 6.45am A5 this morning?
We ended up having to wait over an hour to get on the two that brought in the day shift, which usually head straight back to Wolves not in service.
If it was a breakdown that'll be the third one that's directly affected me since I started working at Amazon just over two weeks ago -_-
Reminds me of when I had a temp job at Wolves college and had to endure the frequently overheating Spectras on the 501.
The A52 aint any more reliable I can tell ya !
I just don't understand how you can have one timetable that applies to all seven days of the week and seemingly fails to take in account the difference in peak time traffic levels between weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The A5 is regularly late whenever I catch it to Amazon for my night shift, except on Sundays.
Oh well I no longer have to endure it because I've been told that my contract has been terminated -_-
Wasnt you fast enough?
Whats the longest someone has worked at Amazon, because my second cousin has been there a few years himself?
I had a friend who lasted about 7 or 8 weeks at the Amazon in Doncaster but got his contract terminated because he wasn't fast enough !
Quote from: Westy on November 25, 2015, 06:23:47 AM
Wasnt you fast enough?
Bingo.
Although expecting speed when you've been assigned to put away bulky/heavy items all day is laughable.
Oh well at least I no longer have to endure a stone cold Trident at the end of my night shift :D
Quote from: Winston on September 10, 2015, 09:26:09 AM
PD0001111/740 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Cancellation Accepted by SN: Operating between Walsall to Rugeley Amazon. and Walsall to Rugeley Amazon. given service number A51 effective from 20-Sep-2015.
PD0001111/738 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Wolverhampton to Rugeley Amazon
Finish Point: Wolverhampton to Rugeley Amazon
Via: Bilston, Willenhall and Cannock
Service Number: A5
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 07-SEP-2015
Other Details: New Service
PD0001111/746 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
Registration Accepted by SN
Starting Point: Amazon Depot, Rugeley
Finish Point: Erdington
Via: Kingstanding
Service Number: A52
Service Type: School or Works
Effective Date: 07-SEP-2015
Other Details: New Service
NX have now registered the A5 and A51 as commercial services to continue running so they will carry on after the normal finishing date of tomorrow
Quote from: Tony on January 15, 2016, 05:21:01 PM
NX have now registered the A5 and A51 as commercial services to continue running so they will carry on after the normal finishing date of tomorrow
@Tony , are you aware of why the A52 isn't continued ?! Amazon have contracted a local coach to run the journey so their is some kind of demand. Most unusual, I had to start checking train times before being told of the coach
5402 on the A5 this afternoon.
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/media/1707/busservicechanges-issued-20160826.pdf
The A52 is reintroduced from September 4th.
Quote from: 2206 on August 26, 2016, 07:46:21 PM
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/media/1707/busservicechanges-issued-20160826.pdf
The A52 is reintroduced from September 4th.
Does anyone know which garage will operate the A52?
Quote from: 2206 on August 28, 2016, 05:47:56 PM
Does anyone know which garage will operate the A52?
Probably WA like last time.
Quote from: 2206 on August 28, 2016, 05:47:56 PM
Does anyone know which garage will operate the A52?
Perry Barr are running it this year
Quote from: John on August 28, 2016, 07:57:21 PM
Perry Barr are running it this year
l stand corrected.
Is their reason why PB are running. Plus it was announced their would be 8 journeys so I take it PB are due some buses.
P.S. word of advice John, dont sign up to do the services !
Quote from: John on August 28, 2016, 07:57:21 PM
Perry Barr are running it this year
Thanks for the information.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on August 28, 2016, 08:16:34 PM
l stand corrected.
Is their reason why PB are running. Plus it was announced their would be 8 journeys so I take it PB are due some buses.
P.S. word of advice John, dont sign up to do the services !
No idea why we got it this year, maybe because Walsall don't have the staff, or maybe because Erdington is closer to Perry Barr than Walsall.
We won't need any buses in I wouldn't think as we are only running one journey in the morning and one in the evening Monday - Sunday (I wonder if the link is wrong because that says M-F only and 8 journeys, unless another garage are doing some as well?), so only one extra bus would be needed. It has it's own temporary rota with three drivers, so I wouldn't be able to do them. I imagine it is a nice run out to Rugeley though!
Quote from: 2206 on August 28, 2016, 08:26:32 PM
Thanks for the information.
No Problem
Quote from: John on August 28, 2016, 08:28:50 PM
No idea why we got it this year, maybe because Walsall don't have the staff, or maybe because Erdington is closer to Perry Barr than Walsall.
We won't need any buses in I wouldn't think as we are only running one journey in the morning and one in the evening Monday - Sunday (I wonder if the link is wrong because that says M-F only and 8 journeys, unless another garage are doing some as well?), so only one extra bus would be needed. It has it's own temporary rota with three drivers, so I wouldn't be able to do them. I imagine it is a nice run out to Rugeley though!
No Problem
I personally think the 8 journeys is a typo as during the Christmas peak, it was at most 2 deckers.
The route is great for a driver in my opinion. The A51 (The road) is quite long and the bus hits good speeds after Streetly, heck even the Plaxtons were showing life !
I only said that because, I somewhat feel for the NX drivers as workers used to just pile onto the bus in a stampede like fashion, drivers used to frequently shout out to workers to slow them down and some even just walked on occasionally refusing to pay which led to inspectors being at Lichfield and at times having 2 staff members per bus !
A52 is back in full swing. Just seen 4937 pass me heading to Erdington.
5405 ( I think) is on one of these services tonight noted going into amazon
Do the Amazon Services still operate
@Tony?
Quote from: 2206 on August 04, 2017, 02:08:09 AM
Do the Amazon Services still operate @Tony?
I'm not sure about the A1, but the A5 and A51 still show on the NXWM site and on Google Maps, so I presume so.
Quote from: DJ98 on August 04, 2017, 04:56:35 PM
I'm not sure about the A1, but the A5 and A51 still show on the NXWM site and on Google Maps, so I presume so.
The A5 from Wolverhampton still runs, saw it on Monday
Quote from: John on August 04, 2017, 07:04:10 PM
The A5 from Wolverhampton still runs, saw it on Monday
Thanks
@John.
The A5 and A51 never stopped last year just the A52 did and unless I missed something, I didn't see any cancellation registrations so far so I assume all 3 are still running,
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/510155/
A variation from the 1st October.
Is the A52 being extended to B'ham City Centre this year then?
Does anyone know what garage has it this year?
Quote from: 2206 on September 18, 2017, 05:13:02 PM
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/510155/
A variation from the 1st October.
Is the A52 being extended to B'ham City Centre this year then?
Does anyone know what garage has it this year?
pensnett
https://twitter.com/networkwm/status/948826558076276736
Last day of operation on the A5 and A51 is tomorrow.
No mention about the A52, so will that carry on?
Quote from: 2206 on January 05, 2018, 04:20:33 PM
https://twitter.com/networkwm/status/948826558076276736
Last day of operation on the A5 and A51 is tomorrow.
No mention about the A52, so will that carry on?
"Please note that the last day of operation for Amazon Rugeley Services A5, A51 & A52 will be SATURDAY 6 JANUARY 2018."
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?DisruptionType=true&when=All&TransportModeA=5#4240_Centro
Just checking for a friend ...
The A51 definitely has finished ? , it's still listed on bus times.org. Thanks