Diamond Bus - Discussion

[Stu]

Correct, they'll be the changes due to the Solihull Gateway works starting on the same date.

EDIT: details for Diamond services here:
http://www.diamondbuses.com/news/ChangestoservicesinSolihull_320.html

Not  being from Birmingham/Solihull area   what is the Solihull gateway development   ?

The link is in that link, or click below:
http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Solihullgateway

[Matt.N0056]

Saw a Wessex Solo NIS on Lode Lane earlier, didnt get the reg/fleet number as I was driving

[James4368]

Saw a Wessex Solo NIS on Lode Lane earlier, didnt get the reg/fleet number as I was driving

possibly going to long acre depot

[winston]

PD0001374/354 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Hawksley and Maypole given service number 27 effective from 25-Apr-2015.

PD0001374/366 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Cancellation Accepted: Operating between Acocks Green Village and Lea Village/Lyndon given service number 99/96 effective from 25-Apr-2015.

PD0001374/371 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Brandwood Park Road
    Finish Point: Shirley, Sainsbury's
    Via: Kings Heath
    Service Number: 69
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday except bank holidays

PD0001374/372 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: West Bromwich Bus Station
    Finish Point: Stone Cross
    Via:
    Service Number: 66
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday except bank holidays

PD0001374/373 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Northfield
    Finish Point: Selly Oak
    Via: Cotteridge
    Service Number: 38
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday except bank holidays

PD0001374/374 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Sparkhill, Warwick Road/Baker Street
    Finish Point: Belchers Lane (island)
    Via: Heartlands Hospital & Acocks Green
    Service Number: 36
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday except bank holidays

[the trainbasher]

Tender registrations

[winston]

Tender registrations

I know, I saw your post last night

[the trainbasher]

Just saying for the benefit of those who haven't seen the results

[bwsau cymru]

Good to see Diamond finally gain off WMSNT!!

[Trident 4194]

I don't really know where to put this, but do you know where I can find some pics of the ludlows scanias?

[Solo1]

I don't really know where to put this, but do you know where I can find some pics of the ludlows scanias?

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ludlows+of+halesowen+bus+photos&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4GGNI_en-GBGB549GB549&biw=1247&bih=600&tbm=isch&imgil=6aVeo9fPZ1sGkM%253A%253BN9VcAqRnlNhaaM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwmbusphotos.com%25252FArriva%25252F3578.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=6aVeo9fPZ1sGkM%253A%252CN9VcAqRnlNhaaM%252C_&usg=__1dvgTRNFaRCbdAI_WBDPP3tm_gk%3D&ved=0CDQQyjc&ei=_YjzVKiuK8az7AbtsoHwDw#imgdii=_&imgrc=6aVeo9fPZ1sGkM%253A%3BN9VcAqRnlNhaaM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwmbusphotos.com%252FArriva%252FludlowsYN55RCF.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwmbusphotos.com%252FArriva%252F3578.html%3B2048%3B1536   
hope it works

[Jaysnerz007]

anyone notice on the timetables it now says operated by central connect and not diamond anyone know why this is?

[Alex]

anyone notice on the timetables it now says operated by central connect and not diamond anyone know why this is?

Diamond Long Acre garage is still operated on Central Connect's license, hence all services from that garage are on Central Connect's license, not Diamond's

[winston]

PD0001374/358 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Variation Accepted: Operating between Birmingham and Druids Heath given service number 50 effective from 26-Apr-2015. To amend Timetable.

PD0001374/375 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Walsall Bus Station (Stand N)
    Finish Point: Blakenhall, Blakenhall Church
    Via:
    Service Number: 29
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays

[Tony]

PD0001374/358 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Variation Accepted: Operating between Birmingham and Druids Heath given service number 50 effective from 26-Apr-2015. To amend Timetable.

PD0001374/375 - DIAMOND BUS LTD, HALLBRIDGE WAY, TIPTON ROAD, TIVIDALE, WARLEY, B69 3HW
    Registration Accepted
    Starting Point: Walsall Bus Station (Stand N)
    Finish Point: Blakenhall, Blakenhall Church
    Via:
    Service Number: 29
    Service Type: Normal Stopping
    Effective Date: 26-APR-2015
    Other Details: Monday to Saturday, excluding bank holidays

DVSA have published those quickly, they are still 54 days away

[Trident 4194]

@Matt you know the driver that was on the 4H today, he is the one that plays the music, did you hear it?