Whittles

[Cedric]

Was looking at the 580 route just now, cause I never realised it still existed... Anyone reckon it'd make some sense incorporating it into an occasional extension to the 228? Recreate a link through to Merry Hill from Kiddy?

the 580 only does 2 runs each way a day.  where does the 228 come from go to  is it the hansons one that goes to kinver

[Cedric]

well with the schools closed now that is whittle  on some more route the 830,831.833

[Trident 4194]

I wonder who will get the 192

May be WMSNT/igo, Central Buses or Hansons?

I thought WMSNT had already won it?


Anyway, I know its been discussed before (but quite a while ago, so things may have changed?), but if I was to take a trip on the 192 Halesowen - Kidderminster and back what would be the best ticket option? There's no info on Whittles' website as to tickets or prices so i've got pretty much no idea.

What tends to run on the 192 nowadays? Last time I spent any amount of time down Halesowen (which was a good few months ago) it was the ALX B10s, hopefully that's still the case :)

Thanks

Yes they do seem to use those vehicles on that particular route and from what I do know is a Whittle network ticket for an adult is £6.00

When I saw it today it was an e200, could get either

[Kevin]

Was looking at the 580 route just now, cause I never realised it still existed... Anyone reckon it'd make some sense incorporating it into an occasional extension to the 228? Recreate a link through to Merry Hill from Kiddy?

the 580 only does 2 runs each way a day.  where does the 228 come from go to  is it the hansons one that goes to kinver

Yeah, Merry Hill - Stourbridge - Stourton - Kinver - Enville, so I don't see any reason why some journeys couldn't go as far as kinver then along the 580 route to Kidd

[Cedric]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

[Cedric]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

[PM]

Vehicle disposals already begun?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrmbuses/16031521846/in/faves-stobbysam212/

[iamwilljh92]

Vehicle disposals already begun?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mrmbuses/16031521846/in/faves-stobbysam212/

No mate that got transferred back to EYMS in the middle of this year then they sold it to the operator as seen on Flickr

[PM]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Diamond getting the 192 is far more beneficial as passengers can then make use of the wider network, which is an issue when small operators gain isolated services.

[iamwilljh92]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Matt, as far as I'm aware Bigbury Lane is still the same and yes the 15 does indeed still go down the back lanes and round Power Station housing estate etc - anyway inbox me

[Cedric]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Matt, as far as I'm aware Bigbury Lane is still the same and yes the 15 does indeed still go down the back lanes and round Power Station housing estate etc - anyway inbox me

Coniston are  buying some buses they where trying to see if they could  buy some off whittles.

[iamwilljh92]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Matt, as far as I'm aware Bigbury Lane is still the same and yes the 15 does indeed still go down the back lanes and round Power Station housing estate etc - anyway inbox me

Coniston are  buying some buses they where trying to see if they could  buy some off whittles.

Are they Cedric?, how lovely at least then there will be some lasting memory of Whittle as I imagine they'd leave them as green & white for the time being

[PM]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Diamond getting the 192 is far more beneficial as passengers can then make use of the wider network, which is an issue when small operators gain isolated services.

The main reason people from Hagley, Blakedown and Kidderminster travel into the West Midlands is to visit Merry Hill. The majority of non car-users use the train to do this (off at Cradley Heath, short hop on a bus). Nobody in their right mind is going to get a Diamond day ticket and take the scenic route to save a few pence.

I can't see any real benefit to these people of Diamond taking the 192 as opposed to WMSNT.

I wasn't thinking that. For example, a resident living on the Rifle Range estate wants to go to Halesowen. Now they need just one ticket! Yes, there's connecta but that's no help on cross-border services. Surely you must concede there's a benefit in an operator building up a network for passengers?

[Cedric]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Diamond getting the 192 is far more beneficial as passengers can then make use of the wider network, which is an issue when small operators gain isolated services.

The main reason people from Hagley, Blakedown and Kidderminster travel into the West Midlands is to visit Merry Hill. The majority of non car-users use the train to do this (off at Cradley Heath, short hop on a bus). Nobody in their right mind is going to get a Diamond day ticket and take the scenic route to save a few pence.

I can't see any real benefit to these people of Diamond taking the 192 as opposed to WMSNT.

people  go to Halesowen  to catch the nxwmids 9  to Birmingham  and   people I know personal catch the 192  to come down to bewdley or stourport to spend the weekend In there caravans and people from the black country  that do the same with the 125

[Reece]

Whittle Bus Routes/Services Update Not Including School Services.

2A/2C: Withdrawn as of the 15/12/2014 partly replaced by the 16
7: ? (Kidderminster - Sion Hill) Fairfield bit of the 7 replaced by a rerouted 4A as of 5/1/2015
15: ? (Kidderminster - Stourport)
101: Arriva Bus
125: Central Buses (Stourbridge - Kidderminster - Bridgnorth)
192: ? (Kidderminster - Halesowen)
580: Worcestershire CC Fleet Services

Updated with new information.

7 diamond  a bit of the 7 added to  rerouted 4A
15 Coniston coaches of stourport
16  WCC
101 arriva
125 central bus
192  diamond
580  WCC

take a look at this link for full details
of  new operators an time tables

Shame about Diamond getting the 192, I was hoping WMSNT would take it (for the sake of the people of Hagley & Blakedown!!)

Interesting to see Coniston taking the 15. Does the 15 still go down all those funny back lanes? I was just wondering how they'd get one of their whoppers along there before I remembered they have some smaller vehicles too.

On a side note, has Bigbury Lane been resurfaced yet? Riding a Dart along there was like sitting in a tumble drier.

Diamond getting the 192 is far more beneficial as passengers can then make use of the wider network, which is an issue when small operators gain isolated services.

The main reason people from Hagley, Blakedown and Kidderminster travel into the West Midlands is to visit Merry Hill. The majority of non car-users use the train to do this (off at Cradley Heath, short hop on a bus). Nobody in their right mind is going to get a Diamond day ticket and take the scenic route to save a few pence.

I can't see any real benefit to these people of Diamond taking the 192 as opposed to WMSNT.

people  go to Halesowen  to catch the nxwmids 9  to Birmingham  and   people I know personal catch the 192  to come down to bewdley or stourport to spend the weekend In there caravans and people from the black country  that do the same with the 125

I do agree that Diamond getting the 192 is better for connectivity on the Diamond Day tickets but on the other hand unless Diamond is using buses from there Tividale Depot then it's going to very very unreliable service. So overall I would have preferred WMSNT/igo to have got the 192.