London Buses.

[Stuharris 6360]

I'm reliably informed that the 73 will be next for Borismasters after the 55 allowing Gemini's to be cascaded to routes Arriva have retained such as the 253.

Just been announced, next route for the Borismasters is to be the 15!

http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/routes-55-and-15-gain-new-routemaster-but-no-open-rear-platform/

[Kiewii]

I have noticed that the 15 has been getting a few Tridents from reserve and West Ham over the last few weeks (17503, 17530, 17556, 17557, 17936, 18239, 18274 & 18454). Does Bow have a vehicle shortage or something, or are they being needed for extras?

[Stuharris 6360]

The current allocation for the 15 should be 19 buses from Bow with a further 5 supplied by West Ham (plus the additional 5 for the 15H).

Will be interesting to see if the 15H is continued once the 15 goes to NRM, as one of the excuses used for the withdrawl of the 9H was that they didn't want Routemasters and NRMs operating on the same route.

[Kiewii]

The current allocation for the 15 should be 19 buses from Bow with a further 5 supplied by West Ham (plus the additional 5 for the 15H).

Will be interesting to see if the 15H is continued once the 15 goes to NRM, as one of the excuses used for the withdrawl of the 9H was that they didn't want Routemasters and NRMs operating on the same route.

Ah right, thanks. Was not aware of West Ham operating on the 15, just thought they were loans

[JoNi]

15 proves useful at Tower when there snap loads of tourists and they're getting on at the end if the route.

[Stuharris 6360]

The first Enviro 400 MMC in London entered service on route 157 today, they are to be used on route 109, but Abellio doesn't take it over till Saturday!

[Stuharris 6360]

The 15 is scheduled to be converted to NRMs on 28 Feb 2015, certain early morning/late evening journeys will continue to use standard buses.

The Enviro 400s from the 15 (Bow allocation) will be transferred to T (Leyton) for use on the new 56 contract.

[Trident 4609]

The first Enviro 400 MMC in London entered service on route 157 today, they are to be used on route 109, but Abellio doesn't take it over till Saturday!

Found this on flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124193440@N06/15797188854/in/photolist-pHkRFE-qqZY52-qqRifL-pwnoqt-p6vus4-q2WSLN-q4WHT5-oowZc9-oqaXLp-qkhurD-pKzRBV-q5qUNy-pKzRC6-p7RWK6-r1aFru-qkfWte-q4f7Yq-qeMYNN-q4r5X6-pNccTW-qjJkZx-qeURfD-qAKvHM-pE9T3B-pHzFm9-qiCbgU-pYfqRR-pFPNpF-pWa1rG-pFPKE2-pFPMqr-pW9XNq-qeWygH-qG8Uwn-qRjEF1-pmf8bA-qdrdBj-pn7uVt-pHxT1x-pZKeCF-pFXpPK-p4biL2-p2Dw1k-pmLAAJ-oZ241p-oqrR69-nXr3YY-nTsDay-pPjoXo-pwKtpP

[Kiewii]

Ex Strathtay LT312, LT361 and LT382 entered service today on the 55

The following are now in service:

LT312, LT314, LT315, LT316, LT357, LT358, LT360, LT361, LT364, LT376, LT380, LT382, LT384

[BU07 LGO]

http://dailym.ai/1D5rHLT

[Stuharris 6360]

The first Enviro 400 MMC in London entered service on route 157 today, they are to be used on route 109, but Abellio doesn't take it over till Saturday!

Found this on flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124193440@N06/15797188854/in/photolist-pHkRFE-qqZY52-qqRifL-pwnoqt-p6vus4-q2WSLN-q4WHT5-oowZc9-oqaXLp-qkhurD-pKzRBV-q5qUNy-pKzRC6-p7RWK6-r1aFru-qkfWte-q4f7Yq-qeMYNN-q4r5X6-pNccTW-qjJkZx-qeURfD-qAKvHM-pE9T3B-pHzFm9-qiCbgU-pYfqRR-pFPNpF-pWa1rG-pFPKE2-pFPMqr-pW9XNq-qeWygH-qG8Uwn-qRjEF1-pmf8bA-qdrdBj-pn7uVt-pHxT1x-pZKeCF-pFXpPK-p4biL2-p2Dw1k-pmLAAJ-oZ241p-oqrR69-nXr3YY-nTsDay-pPjoXo-pwKtpP

That is pictured outside Brixton Garage

[Stuharris 6360]

LT354/5 (were at Brixton Garage) have been transferred to Ash Grove and LT356 has been delivered there "for future requirements"

[JoNi]

Enviro MMC's en mass at Bus stand in Croydon today
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/9bpWhP

Comment from passenger that bus had nice bright red seats inside. Some Gemini's from 157 were being used tonight.

[Stuharris 6360]

A reminder that another London bus strike has been called for this Thursday!

[Kiewii]

LT360 (which entered service yesterday) has already been in an accident, with the front nearside all smashed up