West Bromwich Garage

[Mike K]

This morning a Gemini on the WB 241 (that should leave Halesowen at 10:05) was sat outside the swimming baths at 10:25, after the next (PE) 241 had already unloaded in the bus station. It was empty but still with Halesowen on the display. I wonder if it was broken down?

strange you say that,i passed it at 1030 and the driver was sat reading his paper, no hazards on.

Was it the usual old bloke?

no matt it wasn't him, younger guy.

Yep, I nearly posted this in the noteworthy workings thread. Not because of the bus, but the 08.15 WB 140 from city was driven by someone who was NOT the usual white haired fella.

[wilmotm (Matt Wilmot)]

Well there you go! The lovely old man that does the WB 140/241 peaks would never be late, fantastic driver and lovely manner with all passengers! Strange though because I do usually see him every morning M-F, I'll keep my eye out today as a drive past, just missed it yesterday as it was in front of me in Blackheath and never got the chance to overtake

[uniquicity]

Has no one else noticed that, towards Bearwood, the 82 is now using Sandon Road then Rutland Road?

[Sh4318]

Has no one else noticed that, towards Bearwood, the 82 is now using Sandon Road then Rutland Road?

I was in Bearwood just yesterday, and I didn't notice that. Is the 53 going up Sandon/Rutland Road too?

[Stuharris 6360]

Has no one else noticed that, towards Bearwood, the 82 is now using Sandon Road then Rutland Road?

I was in Bearwood just yesterday, and I didn't notice that. Is the 53 going up Sandon/Rutland Road too?

There is a notice on the buses about it, though i can't see it mentioned on the NX website.

[Stu]

I was waiting at the Rutland Road stop weeks ago for the 11A, and noticed that the 82 was on the timetable display there, but couldn't work out why.

[Stuharris 6360]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

[nitromatt1]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Seems fairly logical. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the 62 and whatever else goes past the Wolverhampton ground.

[Trident 4609]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Seems fairly logical. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the 62 and whatever else goes past the Wolverhampton ground.

Yes it gets very bad on Waterloo Rd too (People trying to get onto ASDA car park adds to the problem!)

[nitromatt1]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Seems fairly logical. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the 62 and whatever else goes past the Wolverhampton ground.

Yes it gets very bad on Waterloo Rd too (People trying to get onto ASDA car park adds to the problem!)

I think the 244 should divert up Furnace Lane when the Yeltz are playing at home too. It can get quite tight when cars are parked erratically and adjacent to each other

[karl724223]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Seems fairly logical. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the 62 and whatever else goes past the Wolverhampton ground.

Yes it gets very bad on Waterloo Rd too (People trying to get onto ASDA car park adds to the problem!)

I think the 244 should divert up Furnace Lane when the Yeltz are playing at home too. It can get quite tight when cars are parked erratically and adjacent to each other

244 diverts down whittingham road both directions on match days

[nitromatt1]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Seems fairly logical. I wouldn't hesitate to do the same to the 62 and whatever else goes past the Wolverhampton ground.

Yes it gets very bad on Waterloo Rd too (People trying to get onto ASDA car park adds to the problem!)

I think the 244 should divert up Furnace Lane when the Yeltz are playing at home too. It can get quite tight when cars are parked erratically and adjacent to each other

244 diverts down whittingham road both directions on match days

Oh right cheers karl

[Sh4318]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Where are they diverted to, the only diversion I can think of is through Smethwick, past Rolfe Street

[wbdriver]

Network West Midlands service changes page been updated at last.

From 25 May 2014, services 74/75 Diverted away from West Bromwich Albion ground for an hour after home football matches?

Where are they diverted to, the only diversion I can think of is through Smethwick, past Rolfe Street

trinity way, dartmouth street and middlemore street i think at the moment, but whether this will be the case from August is another question. this is normally the way they go when Junction 1 M5 screws up as well.

[James4368]

WB 1652 now at miller street