WINTER 2017-2018 - Snow Service Updates

[Stuharris 6360]

The Highway Dept said on lunchtime news that Tuesday Morning could be more of a problem than this morning because of the extreme cold temperatures.

[Stu]

Pavements are turning into ice rinks, so take care when walking about.

[Stuharris 6360]

Pavements are turning into ice rinks, so take care when walking about.

Think it's one of those times you say don't go out unless it's absolutely necessary.

[The Fox 4846]

How are the 28s coping with Dyas Hill?

[Mike K]

I presume the tracking system doesn't take diversions and short workings into consideration. I have noticed at some terminus stops that the next bus time counts down even if the bus has arrived early - for example at Moor Street Queensway if the X2 has arrived and is loading, and it is due to depart at 18:13 and it is 18:10 then the display shows the bus being 'due' in 3mins, even though it is already there (rather than showing the 'timetabled' departure). So at certain timing points the display is using some kind of logic, which ends up with the display showing incorrect information if the bus isn't going to serve that stop.

Still puzzled how the software can think an X64 is 4 mins away from Bartley Green when supposedly the nearest one can be is Selly Oak.

[Westy]

"Update Monday 11th December - 10.45am

Service 301 - will use Elmore Road, currently unable to serve Bloxwich High Street.

I'm assuming with the 301 not serving Bloxwich High Street, that Bell Lane and / or Wolverhampton Road had the problem, as the 302 had no problems.

[Trident 4194]

Still puzzled how the software can think an X64 is 4 mins away from Bartley Green when supposedly the nearest one can be is Selly Oak.

It's awfully confusing when the bus is displaying real time information yet it's not even traveling to the bus stop. Occurred with the 4H today

[John]

Jennens Road into City not been used

X5 terminating at Mere Green

[Trident 4194]

Free service today I heard??

[Stuharris 6360]

From Network West Midlands

"
Travel Advice - Tuesday 12 Decemeber

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the West Midlands. Temperatures are due to fall to between -5 and -8. This means a widespread freeze of the snow on the ground. Travel tomorrow may again be disrupted. Untreated roads and pavements will be dangerous and bus services may not serve all areas again.

The temperatures are expected to rise from Wednesday when the snow and ice is expected to thaw. "

[2206]

67s and 71s not serving Castle Vale anymore tonight

28s only running Heartlands to Dyas Road

The 28A didn't operate all day either.
Claribels never operated today.
It appears Discount Travel Solutions and Social Travel haven't operated today either, I haven't seen any today.

[John]

Free service today I heard??

What? Don't think so

Roads are getting very slippy. Worst for us is Tyburn Road from The Bagot to Lidl.

A 16 on Priory Queensway bottom stop struggled to get out of the stop. Was just spinning back wheels until he got out the layby

[2206]

Easy Bus in Shrewsbury, Telford and Bridgnorth are hoping to operate all services tomorrow after they were suspended today and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://www.facebook.com/easyBusRegional/photos/a.1085322224884023.1073741828.1029250177157895/1549316698484571/?type=3&theater

Diamond have suspended all Redditch services.
https://en-gb.facebook.com/diamondbuses/posts/10157040041477178 :P

Kidderminster Bus Station is now closed due to Unsafe Road Conditions.

[DJ]

Does anyone know if the WN82 is expected to serve Fountain Lane in the morning? May have to have another day off from uni if it's diverted again.

[Tony]

Does anyone know if the WN82 is expected to serve Fountain Lane in the morning? May have to have another day off from uni if it's diverted again.

That's tomorrow, no-one will know until then