South Birmingham Consultation 2017

[2206]

How do these registrations work? That one for example mentions both the 22 and 23 (I know they're on the same registration) so does that mean they're both continuing? The 63 registration, which I understood included the X61, no longer mentions the X61 but a 61 instead, suggesting the X61 will be withdrawn.
Probably wishful thinking on my part.

This regestration suggests there is going to be a 1A as well - going to the QE and University as was proposed in the consultation, I expect.
https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/520113/
It also show the finish point will be Acocks Green. So it looks like the Gospel Oak extension may be being withdrawn.

[B.C Driver]

X61 going?

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/520093/

Replace the 61 with a limited stop route, put brand new buses on with better leg room, wifi, stop announcements - then strip it back to older buses and stopping at every stop. I'm sure the X61 regulars will love that.

[winston]

Replace the 61 with a limited stop route, put brand new buses on with better leg room, wifi, stop announcements - then strip it back to older buses and stopping at every stop. I'm sure the X61 regulars will love that.

It will be similar as regards losing the branded buses / frequency reduction for the current 126 passengers between B'ham - Dudley (new route 15) if those proposals go ahead. 

Where are the X61's Platinum's likely to be heading?

[Straightlines]

I wonder what affect this will have on the Peak Vehicle Requirements for the relevant Garages??

[BigDaddyCool]

Am I right in assuming these changes will come in July? If so, when should we hear some info from NXWM?

[uniquicity]

Looks like the 48 is being replaced too.

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/520064/

[Dom]

Replace the 61 with a limited stop route, put brand new buses on with better leg room, wifi, stop announcements - then strip it back to older buses and stopping at every stop. I'm sure the X61 regulars will love that.

Quite a lot of  drivers on your rota have been saying that!

[2206]

Am I right in assuming these changes will come in July? If so, when should we hear some info from NXWM?

July 22nd.

Looks like the 48 is being replaced too.

https://www.vehicle-operator-licensing.service.gov.uk/search/find-registered-local-bus-services/details/520064/

The more recent variation number, variation number 25, shows variation though, suggesting its not being withdrawn and the route/timetable is being modified slightly?

[Mike K]

Other variations as part of this review (can't tell what they relate to) include the 2, 3, 18, 24, 45/47 and 49.

[2206]

Other variations as part of this review (can't tell what they relate to) include the 2, 3, 18, 24, 45/47 and 49.

The Acocks Green 885 is being withdrawn as well.

PD0001111/759 Cancelled
WEST MIDLANDS TRAVEL LIMITED
Route: King Edwards High School (Edgbaston) to Solihull
Service number: 885 (885)
Service type: Normal Stopping
Effective date: 22 Jul 2018

[Mike K]

Strange terminus points with the X21 and 23 then. What's the point of terminating short of where they do now? Might as well carry on to Field Lane at that point.

I wonder whether the 23 might extend from its current terminus via the current 22 through Kitwell, past KE Five Ways school then via Field Lane to Newman University? That way the only part of the current 22 that it wouldn't cover would be Jiggins Lane, which will presumably be served by the new less frequent X22.

I'd imagine that the frequency of the 23 will be increased, although I'd be surprised if either the 23 or 24 would be more than every 10 mins each, which, with both the 22 and 29 going, would mean a 33% reduction in number of buses per hour on the Harborne to City corridor. Maybe there could be additional short workings between city and Harborne, or possibly California which will also see fewer buses once the 22 and 29 go.

All pure speculation of course, could be talking a load of b***ocks.

[B.C Driver]

Does anyone know the exact routes that the X20 X21 X22 will take? 

[BigDaddyCool]

I think California way would be a good terminus for some short workings- I also wish they would go straight down rather than the little divert past what used to be the storehouse pub....

[BigDaddyCool]

Also, anyone got any speculation of to what the branding will be??? Colours etc....

[MasterPlan]

I think California way would be a good terminus for some short workings- I also wish they would go straight down rather than the little divert past what used to be the storehouse pub....

I've thought that before but to be honest it actually helps when there's traffic along the Northfield Road lol.