First Bus - Wyvern

[2206]

I know this is a bit late to be saying but why did first just decide not to go from Worcester directly to Birmingham anymore? Was it just too costly/took too much time or is there a deeper meaning?

Low passenger usage.
Anyway if you are going to Worcester the train from New Street would take less than half the time.
Compared to all stops 90 minutes via Droitwitch, Bromsgrove, Catshill and Rubery/Longbridge.

You have the 20/20A on the route as well from Bromsgrove now anyway with new links to the QE Interchange,

[Justin Tyme]

I know this is a bit late to be saying but why did first just decide not to go from Worcester directly to Birmingham anymore? Was it just too costly/took too much time or is there a deeper meaning?

And, simply, First were losing money on the Birmingham section of the 144.

[SO6597]

The cross-city line finally reaching Bromsgrove was probably the final blow despite First's subsequent efforts to keep it going (e.g. timetable changes and Salt Road branding).

[willr7]

With the January bus improvements approaching (which will see the take over of the Droitwich network routes & frequency increase on the X50 to half hourly) Surely this will mean an increased PVR 🤔
It looks like the new Droitwich services will require 3 vehicles. Plus another two for the extra on X50...
Any more Enviro 200's/300's/400's going spare??
Or is there room for the current fleet to be better utilised throughout the day??

[markcf83]

I know this is a bit late to be saying but why did first just decide not to go from Worcester directly to Birmingham anymore? Was it just too costly/took too much time or is there a deeper meaning?

Faster trains, cheaper to run it to Bromsgrove and other factors too.

[willr7]

OUT:
33673 SN12 AEU - Bristol/Bath
33737 SN12 ANR - Bristol/Bath

IN:
33746 SN12 AOF - FGM
33747 SN12 AOG - FGM
33748 SN12 AOH - FGM
33749 SN12 AOJ - FGM
33751 SN12 AOL - FGM
44577 YX13 BNF - FCY
44578 YX13 BNJ - FCY
44579 YX13 BNK - FCY
69333 YJ08 CDO (Trainer) - FSY

[B61 ANDREW]

 Fleet now 100% ADL , except for trainer 69333. That's a big turn round in a short space of time.   

[Ingleboro261F]

44618 flickering interior light

[willr7]

Anyone know if 33831 is still in the fleet? Or did that transfer over to Bristol along with 33673 & 33737?

[Stu]

Anyone know if 33831 is still in the fleet? Or did that transfer over to Bristol along with 33673 & 33737?

Not listed on last fleet change list, so presumably still at Worcester.
http://wmbusphotos.com/Fleetchanges/First.html

[B61 ANDREW]

 Bustimes have 33831 still as a Worcester based bus but it has not been in service since January 2nd. 

[uniquicity]

Its back out. Saw it yesterday in Worcester