VERY Late running services

[Trident 4194]

I like the route it takes as it provides additional links etc. However if it becomes untenable then unfortunately I agree.

Pretty sure it's quicker to get off and walk then stay on the bus

[Michael Bevan]

Lots of traffic going towards Aston Express this evening affecting services from Priory Queensway, snow hill and square peg way. Lots of police going towards the Aston expressway what happened?

It looks like 1799 broke down in the left lane just as you come onto the Flyover heading out of City...And there was an RTC a few yards ahead in the right lane...Don't think both were connected, but it caused chaos coming out of City, as vehicles had to basically weave between the bus and the RTC.

[Trident 4194]

Load of number 9 aimlessly driving around Stourbridge bus station. 6106 left on 9E to kings head.

[karl724223]

Load of number 9 aimlessly driving around Stourbridge bus station. 6106 left on 9E to kings head.

loads   You've named one bus what's the other numbers?

[Trident 4194]

loads   You've named one bus what's the other numbers?

6113 also on a 9E to kings head. 6101 parked NIS in layover.

[Dom]

6113 also on a 9E to kings head. 6101 parked NIS in layover.

What's to say that it isn't broken? Or has no relief? In addition to that, that is 3 buses out of around 20? Hardly a load, also they would not be aimlessly going around if they had a 9E to Bearwood destinated. Maybe it had just come in so it was pulling around to the stand as the stand may of been in use?

A bus station doesn't work like clock work all the time!

[karl724223]

6113 also on a 9E to kings head. 6101 parked NIS in layover.

ANDREW three is hardly a load of buses @Trident 4194
ANDREW for your information 4194 is still at pensnett bottom yard not Miller st @Trident 4194

[Tony]

ANDREW three is hardly a load of buses @Trident 4194

Update issued by our control room at 08:00 ( before the breakdown)
"As well as previously mentioned expected disruption, the temporary traffic lights on Broad Street at Bridge were stuck on red for a period of time early and have increased delays;
Services 9,X10,120,120A,126,127,128,129,140 - up to 30 minutes"

So buses up to 30 min late. 3 buses together on the 9 is only 15 minutes worth in the peak

[Mike K]

Anyone know how long the temporary lights at the Five Ways end of Broad St (Bishopsgate St) are due to be in place for? They're making the already painfully slow Harborne routes even more late running than usual, and presumably affecting Hagley Road services similarly. Got to say that Broad St / Paradise Circus are a complete joke these days.

EDIT - a bit of Googling shows this will last for around 4 weeks  :(

[Jack]

28's running in twos this afternoon.

[John]

28's running in twos this afternoon.

Truck hit the low bridge on Summer Road Erdington

[Jack]

Truck hit the low bridge on Summer Lane Erdington

Despite the warning signs there the stupid truck driver still decided to go under. He must of been brain dead not to see the signs.

[Lukeee]

Truck hit the low bridge on Summer Road Erdington

This bridge gets hit way too often

[Westy]

Is the 2nd Cannock X51 running this morning?

Was out in good time but didnt turn up by the time the Arriva 2 arrived!

[Jack]

28 running in pairs this afternoon.