Stagecoach Service Changes October 2016

[Adam 404]

X17 Extension from Warwick to Stratford has increased frequency.

X68 - Extends to University Hospital, Coventry every hour off peak!!!!

[JPC]

So a handy direct link up of University Hospital with Kenilworth and Warwick and the hospitals in Warwick and Leamington...but will it last?
Hopefully the extension covers Clifford Bridge Road and Dorchester Way as this particular area is in need of enhanced/less convoluted links to the City Centre.
Still a pity it doesn't go to Stratford-upon-Avon at the other end as the X18 would make you want to eat the windows I would think, my opinion just.

Does anyone think there should be a better/faster bus link between Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon for commuters/day out users?
NX Coaches does offer a 1100 from Cov and 1830 from SUA in just a 30 minute journey (and priced at a steal if you don't mind me saying) but nothing else really useful.

[Adam 404]

VOSA Last Thursday:


PD0000479/14 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted: Operating between Stratford and Redditch given service number 26/26A effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


2. PD0000479/15 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted: Operating between Coventry and Stratford given service number X17 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


3. PD0000479/59 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted: Operating between Warwick and South Farm given service number G1 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.


4. PD0000479/198 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted:


5. PD0000479/248 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted: Operating between Banbury and Warwickshire College given service number X66 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

[Adam 404]

PD0000479/198 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted: Operating between Cubbington and Hatton Park - Coventry given service number 68/X68 effective from 08-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

[bensweeney14]

So a handy direct link up of University Hospital with Kenilworth and Warwick and the hospitals in Warwick and Leamington...but will it last?
Hopefully the extension covers Clifford Bridge Road and Dorchester Way as this particular area is in need of enhanced/less convoluted links to the City Centre.
Still a pity it doesn't go to Stratford-upon-Avon at the other end as the X18 would make you want to eat the windows I would think, my opinion just.

Does anyone think there should be a better/faster bus link between Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon for commuters/day out users?
NX Coaches does offer a 1100 from Cov and 1830 from SUA in just a 30 minute journey (and priced at a steal if you don't mind me saying) but nothing else really useful.

X18 Coventry to Leamington, G1 Leamington to Warwick, X17 Warwick to Stratford.

[Adam 404]

PD0000479/168 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Stratford and University of Warwick/Coventry given service number U1/NU1/NU2/U12/U17/U2 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

PD0000479/208 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Centre and Stratford-Upon-Avon Town Centre given service number Tour effective from 31-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0000479/227 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Rugby and Northampton given service number 96 effective from 22-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0000479/293 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Cancellation Accepted: Operating between St James Square and Moulton Park given service number 7 effective from 22-Oct-2016.

PD0000479/305 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Bilton and Magna Park given service number 8 effective from 22-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

[Adam 404]

Some more information of the changes.
http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/blog/archives/alerts/bus-timetable-changes-3-october-2016

PD0000479/14 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Stratford and Redditch given service number 26/26A effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

"The timetable is revised with most off peak journeys operating 10 minutes later than at present. Please contact Stagecoach on 01604 676060 for further details"

PD0000479/15 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Coventry and Stratford given service number X17 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

"This service is revised and the frequency to Stratford is increased from hourly to half hourly. Please contact Stagecoach on 01604 676060 for further details."

PD0000479/59 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted: Operating between Warwick and South Farm given service number G1 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

"The additional peak journeys to Lighthorne Heath now terminate at Bishops Tachbrook. Timetable revised accordingly. Please contact Stagecoach on 01604 676060 for further details."

PD0000479/168 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES
Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Stratford and University of Warwick/Coventry given service number U1/NU1/NU2/U12/U17/U2 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

"A revised term time timetable is being introduced. Please contact Stagecoach on 01604 676060 for further details."

[Adam 404]

X68 - Extends to University Hospital, Coventry every hour off peak!!!!

Shock of the day! The proposed service has been withdrawn before it has even started!!!

X68 will continue to operate at its current timetable between Cubbington and Coventry.

It was even on Traveline...
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&command=direct&net=cen&line=39X68&sup=%20&itdLPxx_direction=H&project=y11&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_displayHeader=false&itdLPxx_sessionID=CEN_EFA02_36388262&lineVer=3&itdLPxx_spTr=3&itdLPxx_operatorCodeForTTB=SMR


Information found on Page 13 of the attachment below...

[Sandy Lane]

Shock of the day! The proposed service has been withdrawn before it has even started!!!

X68 will continue to operate at its current timetable between Cubbington and Coventry.

It was even on Traveline...
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_TTB_REQUEST?language=en&command=direct&net=cen&line=39X68&sup=%20&itdLPxx_direction=H&project=y11&outputFormat=0&itdLPxx_displayHeader=false&itdLPxx_sessionID=CEN_EFA02_36388262&lineVer=3&itdLPxx_spTr=3&itdLPxx_operatorCodeForTTB=SMR


Information found on Page 13 of the attachment below...

Could there be another operator for the Coventry section waiting in the wings?

[JPC]

Could there be another operator for the Coventry section waiting in the wings?

No.
My earlier post in this thread hints why....

So a handy direct link up of University Hospital with Kenilworth and Warwick and the hospitals in Warwick and Leamington...but will it last?

[Adam 404]

PD0000479/247 - MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LTD T/A STAGECOACH MIDLANDS, MAIN ROAD, FAR COTTON, NORTHAMPTON, NN4 8ES

Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Tile Hill and Warwickshire College given service number X14 effective from 03-Oct-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.