10A to Lichfield from 22nd of July

[Michael Bevan]

Just been sent this by a friend of mine. Apparently the 10 will be renumbered the 10A from the 22nd of July...

https://brownhillsbob.com/2018/06/10/a-great-new-bus-service-to-lichfield-starts-this-summer/

[Other Walsall Tony]

Just been sent this by a friend of mine. Apparently the 10 will be renumbered the 10A from the 22nd of July...

https://brownhillsbob.com/2018/06/10/a-great-new-bus-service-to-lichfield-starts-this-summer/

When was there last a Sunday service from Walsall to Lichfield?

[winston]

Just been sent this by a friend of mine. Apparently the 10 will be renumbered the 10A from the 22nd of July...

https://brownhillsbob.com/2018/06/10/a-great-new-bus-service-to-lichfield-starts-this-summer/

What happens to the existing 10A's?

[Tony]

It is the 10 that is being extended. The 10A just gets a route variation in Brownhills to cover a bit that the 10 is missing

[BusMan Greg]

But do you think it will make money

[metrocity]

But do you think it will make money

Arriva carry good loads between Burntwood and Lichfield. The 10 extension will make a dent into those loads, especially if the new route will operate within the 'local daysaver' boundary

[BusMan Greg]

Do you think the allocations could contribute to Arriva's performance on the Cannock-Lichfield Corridor. They will probobly allocate some MMC's

[Tony]

The link to the timetable is here
https://i1.wp.com/brownhillsbob.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/10A-Lichfield-timetable_000001.jpg?ssl=1

[metrocity]

The link to the timetable is here
https://i1.wp.com/brownhillsbob.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/10A-Lichfield-timetable_000001.jpg?ssl=1

Restoring the missing Sunday link between Burntwood and Lichfield too. I think this makes it the only bus service in Lichfield on a Sunday following the April cuts

[Michael Bevan]

It is the 10 that is being extended. The 10A just gets a route variation in Brownhills to cover a bit that the 10 is missing

I believe it is actually the 10A being extended as it says "10A" on the timetable, and also states "Coppice Road, Maybrook Road" on the timetable which is where the 10A variation currently serves. I've been told the 10 will do the Brownhills West loop like the 10A does currently.

[Tony]

I believe it is actually the 10A being extended as it says "10A" on the timetable, and also states "Coppice Road, Maybrook Road" on the timetable which is where the 10A variation currently serves. I've been told the 10 will do the Brownhills West loop like the 10A does currently.

It the current 10 that is being extended from Burntwood to Lichfield, but the numbering is going to be the other way around.

[Westy]

When was there last a Sunday service from Walsall to Lichfield?

I think either Petes Travel or Choice did a service more for the benefit of Lichfield people coming into Walsall, I would say 15 to 20 years ago.

Before that WMPTE 394 to Lichfield finished (I think?) before the October 1985 North Division final timetable was issued.

If someone wants me to look it up, as I have the timetables & maps from 1969 intermittedly up to now for the Walsall area, I'll do so.

[Westy]

@Tony What pricing is available, because Daysaver Plus, as per the 54 to Stafford, ought to be valid, if normal Daysaver isn't valid?

[The Fox 4846]

I guess it only means there could be more incentive to have a permanent Cannock to Brum link on the X51 either 60, 30 or every 20 mins. Good news, hopefully Nx can compete with some dreadful Arriva operations.

[winston]

I guess it only means there could be more incentive to have a permanent Cannock to Brum link on the X51 either 60, 30 or every 20 mins. Good news, hopefully Nx can compete with some dreadful Arriva operations.

NX seem to be slowly spreading their wings across the boundary in to traditional Arriva territory, it will be interesting to see how the extenison is received by the local bus users. Fair play to NX for introducing a new daily commercial extension.