NXWM service changes 15th Nov

[s94]

In which case that makes some sense. Interesting times ahead anyway. It does generally seem to me bus networks are beginning to expand somewhat again recently. :)

[mranon]

I suspect that may be a city centre change along with the 59 (If they are big changes then i will be very disappointed!)

I wonder if these changes involve pipers row . however now travel express have finished I wonder if the 1 will finally go into the bus station

[domino.99]

I wonder if these changes involve pipers row . however now travel express have finished I wonder if the 1 will finally go into the bus station

There are rumours NX are trying to get all cross city routes to go through the bus station so maybe they're using the 1 as a kind of test

[Trident 4609]

I wonder if these changes involve pipers row . however now travel express have finished I wonder if the 1 will finally go into the bus station

I wondered this. I haven't heard anything more about it but are they about to start the Metro extenstion along Pipers Row?

[s94]

Was just thinking that if the 129 is coming to MH and if its replacing the 53 then whilst it should cover the 53 route as much as possible, it would be even better as a Birmingham bound route also to serve those not already addressed by the 141 route. Doubling up with this would not the best option.

[Sh4318]

Was just thinking that if the 129 is coming to MH and if its replacing the 53 then whilst it should cover the 53 route as much as possible, it would be even better as a Birmingham bound route also to serve those not already addressed by the 141 route. Doubling up with this would not the best option.

If it followed the 53 route exactly it would end up coming back on itself (around Londonderry area), not to mention the every 10 frequency between the George, Warley and Birmingham (On the 127-9) would be affected

[karl724223]

If it followed the 53 route exactly it would end up coming back on itself (around Londonderry area), not to mention the every 10 frequency between the George, Warley and Birmingham (On the 127-9) would be affected

129 not going round Londonderry when it goes from merry hill

[Sh4318]

129 not going round Londonderry when it goes from merry hill

So Londonderry passengers are essentially losing two routes? Who is this change benefitting exactly? Glad I don't have to use the bus anymore

[ARBB]

So Londonderry passengers are essentially losing two routes? Who is this change benefitting exactly? Glad I don't have to use the bus anymore

They're not losing it if they don't catch it in the first place, hence the review.

[domino.99]

Any idea as to the 81 and 59 change. Only confirmed stuff please.

[Sh4318]

They're not losing it if they don't catch it in the first place, hence the review.

The 53 isn't the busiest, quite the opposite about the 129 though. Although I have a feeling Londonderry passengers will get an overall raw deal with these changes

[2900]

From my experience of the 129 between west brom and the George pub is only busy during the peaks with school children in that stretch quite a few of them I might add. Apart from oldbury academy and moat farm the rest can use the 48 service. From what I,ve seen majority of the oldbury academy pupils get on from the bus station they have the option of the 49 similar walking distances to the stops.

[TinnedPeaches]

@the trainbasher, I used the word random as all manner of places has been suggested, including Gornal Wood

A bus from Gornal taking in Birmingham? That'd be a real surprise, considering they got rid of the 137 years ago which ran from Brum to Gornal Wood. Would be one heck of a long journey too!

[Sh4318]

From my experience of the 129 between west brom and the George pub is only busy during the peaks with school children in that stretch quite a few of them I might add. Apart from oldbury academy and moat farm the rest can use the 48 service. From what I,ve seen majority of the oldbury academy pupils get on from the bus station they have the option of the 49 similar walking distances to the stops.

I always see people on it, and waiting for it. Although that could be the Hurst Road Community Centre - West Bromwich stretch. On the other hand, this change could largely benefit/improve the 48. Even though I strongly disagree with the changes. I just hope the 89 is left untouched, but I doubt that myself

[2900]

When i,m running late with 129 to west brom it's the 48 service that clears the stretch between hurst community centre and west brom , I don't think any one will miss it if goes.