Service Changes October 3rd 2021.

[PB2938]

Talking of the 8 & 9 in Walsall, there seems to be a bit of confusion over which version of the 'new' timetable to use.

If you look at the timetable, by going in via the link from the 8 web page, it brings up the current 5 September timetable, albeit in the 'old' format.

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/services-timetables/8-walsall-lichfield

If you go in via the 9 web page, it brings up the new format & a choice of the current timetable or the 3/10 version.

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/services-timetables/9-walsall-bloxwich

If you select the 3/10 version, you will get the new format timetable, but if you look carefully, you will notice the timetable is duplicated in the main!

It's obviously wrong.

There js timetable changes to 8 and 9 from 03 October to try and improve reliability

[Westy]

There js timetable changes to 8 and 9 from 03 October to try and improve reliability

Well, according to both my sister & someone I know in Pelsall,  they both need it, but have you actually looked at the 'new ' timetable I quoted.

Unless they're running duplicates,  it's definitely wrong!

I have flagged it to Nx on Twitter in the meantime,  so see what happens!

[PB2938]

Yes the earlier departure Is the new time. Looks like the new Timetable is on there and the old Timetable hasn't been deleted same as 51 Timetable meant to be every 12 minutes.

[MasterPlan]

The timetables published for the X21/X22 on the NX site for 3rd October are literally exactly the same as what they are now for some reason.

[Stuharris 6360]

Deatils now on NXBus website

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/timetable-frequency-changes-from-sunday-3rd-october-2021

Seems atht most buses are showing a new time table even if nothing is changing.

[WilliamLeylandNational]

Deatils now on NXBus website

https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/timetable-frequency-changes-from-sunday-3rd-october-2021

Seems atht most buses are showing a new time table even if nothing is changing.

Assume this is all driver shortage related. 4000 bus drivers short in UK I read

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/transport/2021/09/28/national-express-apologises-for-bus-delays-after-passengers-left-stranded/

[Jack6101]

Looks like WB operate some journeys on the 12's and 13's again , haven't seen it mentioned tho saw a few WB buses on there since Monday

[Sh4318]

Looks like WB operate some journeys on the 12's and 13's again , haven't seen it mentioned tho saw a few WB buses on there since Monday

Looks like WB are back jointly running the 12s & 13s. Which can only be a good thing as all four routes are crying out for more deckers

I had a feeling it wouldn't be long until WB were operating this routes again

[4679]

Not seen this mentioned but alongside the usual trip WB did on the X8 they are also operating the 06:55 ex Wolves & 08:49 ex Brum

[BNH2004]

Not seen this mentioned but alongside the usual trip WB did on the X8 they are also operating the 06:55 ex Wolves & 08:49 ex Brum

X8 I think gets 4 journeys operated by WB 2 journeys from Wolves and 2 from Brum

PN run a trip on 16 Wolves to Stourbridge and then Stourbridge to Wolves

Both have been operating for a while now

[Westy]

Seems to be the most appropiate thread at the moment, but it looks like TFWM are starting to do the online changes page again !

https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/ways-to-travel/buses-in-the-west-midlands/upcoming-bus-changes/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

[2206]

Seems to be the most appropiate thread at the moment, but it looks like TFWM are starting to do the online changes page again !

https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/ways-to-travel/buses-in-the-west-midlands/upcoming-bus-changes/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

Interestingly Diamond Bus 93 Smiths Wood to Small Heath Park via Stechford, Ward End, Heartlands Hosp. Long winding route there. Replacing 28A and the 53.
The part of the 53 along the Alum Rock Road into the City Centre (which is served by alternative services), the part of the 28A round the St Andrews Football Ground/Shopping Park are withdrawn, alongside route changes in Shard End/Smiths Wood. PVR cut from 3 to 2 as well.
https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_18093_T_H_y11_1-1

Also says Diamond Bus 75 at the Airport is withdrawn (with alternative NXWM X12 and Claribel 75 services still running).

[Gareth]

End of an era to the long and varied life of the 663/53. I still remember it's first incarnation when operated by Midland Red West in the late 80s.

[Stu]

The part of the 53 along the Alum Rock Road into the City Centre (which is served by alternative services), the part of the 28A round the St Andrews Football Ground/Shopping Park are withdrawn, alongside route changes in Shard End/Smiths Wood.

28A hasn't gone as far as St Andrews Retail Park for some time now, think it changed when Thandi took over.
https://bustimes.org/services/28a-ward-end-small-heath-via-bordesley-green-4#map

[ellspurs]

Interestingly Diamond Bus 93 Smiths Wood to Small Heath Park via Stechford, Ward End, Heartlands Hosp. Long winding route there. Replacing 28A and the 53.
The part of the 53 along the Alum Rock Road into the City Centre (which is served by alternative services), the part of the 28A round the St Andrews Football Ground/Shopping Park are withdrawn, alongside route changes in Shard End/Smiths Wood. PVR cut from 3 to 2 as well.
https://legacy.wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/find-a-timetable/#/route/cen_18093_T_H_y11_1-1

Also says Diamond Bus 75 at the Airport is withdrawn (with alternative NXWM X12 and Claribel 75 services still running).

The parts of the 93 that have changed in Castle Bromwich are the only areas where I've observed people catching the old 53, although the Morrisons - Middle Leaford link is retained. I understand that both TfWM and Diamond would have reviewed the route and made what they feel are the appropriate changes, the 96 is there to cover the areas that have been omitted from that part of the route.