Service Changes from 20th July

[s94]

With the 127 extending back to Dudley via the 205 route and the changes made to the 89 last year, they may as well bring back the original 88/128/129 routes with the 88 following 205 route up to Dudley like it did years back.

I fail to see the logic in curtailing the 297 to Merry Hill, and the 241 picking up that section.  For anyone needing to get to Merry Hill along the existing 241 route, it is quicker to change in Blackheath.  Would it not be better off to just run a 141E between Halesowen & Merry Hill during the daytime?

Or even a 141A (for Saltwells?)

Indeed, I think some sort of 141A seems feasible too.

[karl724223]

Do i take it that the 297 will no longer go to Stickley?

correct

[karl724223]

On a positive note, I'm glad to see the 53 is unchanged

at the moment😉

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

Do i take it that the 297 will no longer go to Stickley?

correct

Cue local outrage once again! NXWM do know how to upset the Stickley and Brickhouse Farm residents!

I would much prefer it if the 297 was sent all the way back into Dudley again as this provided me with a 15 minute frequency into Dudley but that's a selfish move

[gc802002]

140/141/241 on one running board ie 141 to brum then 140 to dudley then 241 to merry hill or opposite
241 will go like 297 route but not station rd and will go saltwells not curry bonk
297 messy hell to gornal via tansey green rd not trading est
714 school service new service to pensnett ex wolves
127 extended to dudley from blackheath via 205 route
205 dudley kingswinford only via trading estate

Will Pensnett have any diagrams in the 127?

[Trident 4609]

140/141/241 on one running board ie 141 to brum then 140 to dudley then 241 to merry hill or opposite
241 will go like 297 route but not station rd and will go saltwells not curry bonk
297 messy hell to gornal via tansey green rd not trading est
714 school service new service to pensnett ex wolves
127 extended to dudley from blackheath via 205 route
205 dudley kingswinford only via trading estate

Will Pensnett have any diagrams in the 127?

I'd imagine the 127 would stay at WB

[winston]

Do i take it that the 297 will no longer go to Stickley?

correct

Cue local outrage once again! NXWM do know how to upset the Stickley and Brickhouse Farm residents!

I would much prefer it if the 297 was sent all the way back into Dudley again as this provided me with a 15 minute frequency into Dudley but that's a selfish move

Realistically, not enough residents from those estates are using the bus services currently provided including the Wall heath extension of the 205, hence why the are being withdrawn. They only really have themselves to blame, NXWM aren't a charity, they need to at least cover their costs.

[the trainbasher]

Odds on changes again this time next year??

[winston]

Odds on changes again this time next year??

You going to put some money it???

[andrew1991]

Odds on changes again this time next year??

when's Cradley Heath interchange being redeveloped ? (if it still is) it'll probably be when that's finished

[Sh4318]

@sonic84 there was a reason the 88 was withdrawn.

[winston]

Odds on changes again this time next year??

when's Cradley Heath interchange being redeveloped ? (if it still is) it'll probably be when that's finished

That's all gone quiet, now Merry Hill has changed hands maybe negotiations are taking place to allow an extension of time for when the money needs to be spent, so it can be used to re-develop Merry Hill as originally intended? Or is that just wishful thinking???

[andrew1991]

Odds on changes again this time next year??

when's Cradley Heath interchange being redeveloped ? (if it still is) it'll probably be when that's finished

That's all gone quiet, now Merry Hill has changed hands maybe negotiations are taking place to allow an extension of time for when the money needs to be spent, so it can be used to re-develop Merry Hill as originally intended? Or is that just wishful thinking???

that could be the reason, Cradley Heath was supposed to have been started in the spring of this year so that may happen, I know intu want to make the centre "greener" and have already started by introducing recycling bins.

[bususer12]

I would not rule out PE taking on the 127, as it would involve less dead milage operating out of Dudley. Plus, as mentioned, the PVR will reduce by maybe 2 or 3 buses.

[Ashley]

Re - 127

From a spotters point of view, a new oppurtunity to get WB deckers on a quieter section of route. Didn't see the change coming like any of PE's upcoming changes. The 205 is pretty much dead in the water or will be soon so an idea for the future maybe incorporate it into the 226 or X26? But that's a whole other kettle of fish lol sorry

Once the 241 starts going to Merry Hill, that will attract a few gormless people who'll just see Merry Hill on the blind then moan when they realise where the bus is going