26TH OCTOBER SERVICE CHANGES

[Dutsey]

Why did they stop the 966 from Walsall and then from Sutton?

Always looked a busy route to me.

[Westy]

Why did they stop the 966 from Walsall and then from Sutton?

Always looked a busy route to me.

Probably reliabillity issues?

[Westy]

The 1 & 2 from Cannock are going to have 'faster journey times'. Cant really see how they can do that?

You & me both Bob.

[Bob]

Before I get accused of slagging arriva off I mean that I don't think the actual 1 & 2 routes are being changed.  So can't see how they can have "faster journey times" unless theyre making them limited stop which I can't see happening

[Kevin]

Before I get accused of slagging arriva off I mean that I don't think the actual 1 & 2 routes are being changed.  So can't see how they can have "faster journey times" unless theyre making them limited stop which I can't see happening

Could be express Walsall - Bloxwich, dont see why not. Can't see it making them that much quicker though

[Westy]

Before I get accused of slagging arriva off I mean that I don't think the actual 1 & 2 routes are being changed.  So can't see how they can have "faster journey times" unless theyre making them limited stop which I can't see happening

Could be express Walsall - Bloxwich, dont see why not. Can't see it making them that much quicker though

Can't speak for the 1, but if they make the 2/2a non stop Walsall to Bloxwich,  that'll p*** off a few passengers including my mother!

[Bob]

Both routes are relatively fast between walsall and bloxwich anyway plus theyd lose out on any potential passengers in leamore....mind you with the 301 /2 being so frequent I wouldn't have thought it would make any difference

[winston]

PD0001111/103 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between West Bromwich, Bus Station /Europa Village and Great Barr, Scott Arms given service number 46 effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0001111/126 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation street and Blackheath, Halesowen Street given service number 128/127/129 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/132 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation Street and Birmingham, Blackheath Market given service number 88/89 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route.

PD0001111/219 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Dudley Bus Station given service number 27/27A effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/671 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Bilston, Bus Station given service number 25/25A effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

[Alex]

PD0001111/103 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between West Bromwich, Bus Station /Europa Village and Great Barr, Scott Arms given service number 46 effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0001111/126 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation street and Blackheath, Halesowen Street given service number 128/127/129 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/132 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation Street and Birmingham, Blackheath Market given service number 88/89 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route.

PD0001111/219 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Dudley Bus Station given service number 27/27A effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/671 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Bilston, Bus Station given service number 25/25A effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Does that mean that the 25 won't be a circular any more?

[jack5512]

PD0001111/103 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between West Bromwich, Bus Station /Europa Village and Great Barr, Scott Arms given service number 46 effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

PD0001111/126 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation street and Blackheath, Halesowen Street given service number 128/127/129 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/132 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Birmingham, Corporation Street and Birmingham, Blackheath Market given service number 88/89 effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route.

PD0001111/219 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Dudley Bus Station given service number 27/27A effective from 28-Oct-2014. To amend Timetable.

PD0001111/671 - WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LTD T/A TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS, 51 BORDESLEY GREEN, BIRMINGHAM, B9 4BZ
    Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Wolverhampton Bus Station and Bilston, Bus Station given service number 25/25A effective from 26-Oct-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.

Does that mean that the 25 won't be a circular any more?

It just means it wont interwork with the 27 on evenings and Sundays

[4006]

I heard the 25 will be run by Diamond on the evenings and 27 Arriva on the evenings part of the 25 will be the new 54 route continuing to Bilston apparently. No doubt as usual we'll all find out 2 days before it actually happens!!

[winston]

I heard the 25 will be run by Diamond on the evenings and 27 Arriva on the evenings part of the 25 will be the new 54 route continuing to Bilston apparently. No doubt as usual we'll all find out 2 days before it actually happens!!

4006, that is correct, it's just in a different thread:

http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2759.90

[Trident 4609]

I heard the 25 will be run by Diamond on the evenings and 27 Arriva on the evenings part of the 25 will be the new 54 route continuing to Bilston apparently. No doubt as usual we'll all find out 2 days before it actually happens!!

Read my post in W'ton garage thread. Saw a notice on the bus this morning

[Sh4318]

A seemingly wise change diverting the 53 to operate Trinity Way/Kenrick Park instead of the Birmingham Rd. It shouldn't be delayed by West Bromwich Albion home games (well, not as much), M5 delays/rush hour. It also means residents of Kenrick Park/Trinity Park now have 4 buses per hour to West Bromwich (2 in the evenings and Sunday) with the 53 and 83, and a direct service to Bearwood again. Something that was lost after the Sandwell Network Review, which saw the 444 withdrawn. I don't know if this change will affect those between Brasshouse Lane and West Bromwich who currently use the route, the old 450 has always gone that way, at least to my knowledge.

[4006]

I heard the 25 will be run by Diamond on the evenings and 27 Arriva on the evenings part of the 25 will be the new 54 route continuing to Bilston apparently. No doubt as usual we'll all find out 2 days before it actually happens!!

Read my post in W'ton garage thread. Saw a notice on the bus this morning

Thanks Nathan