Service Changes August 29th 2021.

[2206]

As has already been pointed out, there is apparently a new 20 service, which will operate between QE Hospital and Cofton Hackett, presumably partially replacing the X20.

Still seems very strange to split it in 2, creating this new 20 route.

Presumably it finds a new route (20) for the scania single decks, that wouldn't cope well with passengers loads into the City Centre though, and if it interworks with the 27 that will be the end of double deckers running to Cofton Hackett.

[Stu]

Still seems very strange to split it in 2, creating this new 20 route.

The point I keep trying to make is that none of us here know exactly what is happening with this route.

It is just a mystery to me as anyone else.

We're just going to have to wait and see what is happening.

[Tony]

The point I keep trying to make is that none of us here know exactly what is happening with this route.

It is just a mystery to me as anyone else.

We're just going to have to wait and see what is happening.

Unfortunately cost savings have to be made at the moment. Funding isn't just 'make up your losses' any more and with less than 70% of passengers currently returned almost every route is currently loss making.

NXWM are trying to keep all service levels at pre-covid until at least October half term to try to persuade passengers back, but there is a small cut in mileage to save some money. I expect come September a lot of cities will be a lot worse of than anywhere in the West Midlands are.

[Westy]

I haven't missed any X51 changes  have I, especially the Staffs section?

[Jack D]

Diamond have released their changed can we expect an announcement from NX soon?

[Tony]

The BC changes are
X20 finishing, partly replaced by 20
X21 extended to Bartley Green
45 minor route change
61 routed to serve Allens Cross
55 renumbered 95
X70 renumbered X13

[2206]

The BC changes are
X20 finishing, partly replaced by 20
X21 extended to Bartley Green
45 minor route change
61 routed to serve Allens Cross
55 renumbered 95
X70 renumbered X13

Is the 55 route staying the same and just the number changing?
What will the frequency be on X21/X22 from Priory Queensway to the QE/Uni and will 20 be YW operated?

[Tony]

Is the 55 route staying the same and just the number changing?
What will the frequency be on X21/X22 from Priory Queensway to the QE/Uni and will 20 be YW operated?

55 is same route, I haven't seen frequency details

[Jack D]

What are the AG changes?

[MasterPlan]

The BC changes are
X20 finishing, partly replaced by 20
X21 extended to Bartley Green
45 minor route change
61 routed to serve Allens Cross
55 renumbered 95
X70 renumbered X13

Do you know which route it will take to get to Bartley Green and where it will terminate?

Is this so it will be easier for the X21/X22 to interwork?

[DJ]

PB changes are as follows;
7/16/28/33/52/65 - Minor Timetable Changes
38 - Service withdrawn, parts of Castle Vale will be covered by an extension to the 67
67 - Extended to Farnborough Road via current 38 route
55 - Renumbered to 95, interworking with 94
96 - Extended from Kingstanding to Old Oscott off peak, rerouted in Kingstanding/Warren Farm, also rerouted away from Castle Bromwich and Park Hall to serve Bucklands End and Shard End. Also serving Lanchester Way in Smith's Wood
X3 - No longer operating on Sundays
X4 - Cut back to Falcon Lodge from Minworth
X5 - Sunday frequency increased to keep 30 mins frequency from Sutton Coldfield to Mere Green

No changes to other routes not mentioned.

[Jack D]

Nice to see another service for Shard end, direct service to the fort too!

[Tony]

Nice to see another service for Shard end, direct service to the fort too!

Where is this new service for Shard End to the Fort mentioned?

[metrocity]

Where is this new service for Shard End to the Fort mentioned?

He's referring to the 96 I presume

[Jack D]

Ye I was referring to 96 change.