A VOSA notice to end June

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Here is a VOSA notice for the 10th July regarding Plymouth Citybus route 27

PH0000135/146 - PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between Plymouth Royal Parade and Derriford Hospital given service number 27/27A/27B effective from 10-Jul-2016. To amend Timetable.

I am the one and only ... S Reg from Jan 1999

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Here is a photo of a Dennis Dart that joined Plymouth Citybus in January 1999, S127 FTA.

Above: A photo of the bus courtesy of Graham Richardson

Bus News Around Plymouth 012

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Two updates from Plymouth Citybus

First of all, following on from the service updates, here is some more news regarding those in Saltash:

From 3rd July 2016 your new Green Flash service 5 will be serving Saltash.

This will provide direct links to Devonport, City Centre and Plymstock.

The current £13 one week route ticket available on 5/5A Green Flash and 21/21A Red Flash will now extend to Saltash on this service.

The Saltash Saver ticket will be withdrawn from Saturday 25/06/16.

Passengers wishing to travel on 10/11/11A/12 will need to purchase standard zone products.

And one for those that use the 46 (Plymouth Citybus):

Due to the collapsed cattle grid at Mary Tavy toward Brentor, from 29th June 2016 we will be operating a shuttle service on behalf of Devon County Council between Brentor War Memorial and Lydford War Memorial.

The main service 46 will operate along the A386 to Downton, turn into Lydford and turn at the War Memorial and meet up with the shuttle service to transfer passengers. This will be operated in both directions between Okehampton and Tavistock.

This service will operate Monday to Saturday.

We will return to normal service once we have been Informed that the cattle grid has been replaced

So, thats all the bus news from Plymouth Citybus

More of the oldest buses at Citybus

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Here are 3 more of the oldest buses at Plymouth Citybus










R121 OFJ



R123 OFJ

R125 OFJ

Copyright: Graham Richardson

All three of these buses, along with R116 OFJ and R117 OFJ are five of the oldest buses in Plymouth Citybus.

Two of the oldest and still in service

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Here are photos of PCB #16 and #17 which are two of the oldest buses in the Plymouth Citybus fleet. Both of these buses made trips into town from what I saw yesterday.

These buses are Dennis Darts/Plaxton Pointer 2

 

Images courtesy of Graham Richardson of Plymothian Transit

A reminder of the bus changes next week for Citybus

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Just to repeat what I have mentioned on the blog previously, here are the timetable changes again

Source: Plymouth Citybus

[Green Flash 5/5A]

Service 5: Revised route and Frequency 

City Centre to Plymstock Broadway as per current route. From the Broadway via Furzehatt Road direct to Elburton Village. The service will then turn around at Elburton Roundabout back into Elburton Village and then follow current route to Holmwood Avenue. From Holmwood Avenue the service will use Challgood Rise to Green Park Road and Goosewell Road where it will then follow the current route back to the City Centre.

Service 5 [Mon-Sat]:  

Continues to Devonport and St Budeaux and then onto Saltash where it will serve Fore Street, Callington Road, Liskeard Road and Oakland's Green.

Service 5A: Revised route and frequency

 City to Plymstock Broadway as per current route, then will operate the reverse of the Service 5 route around Plymstock. This service will not continue to Devonport, St Budeaux or Saltash.

This will now offer a combined frequency of up to every 10 minutes to Plymstock and up to every 20 minute to Devonport, St Budeaux and Saltash.

Service 20A: Revised Route

Service to Plympton will now use Glen Road to  St Marys Bridge and Mudge Way rather than Moorland Road.

Service 27B: Revised Time

The 1820 departure from Royal Parade will now depart at 18.40 due to passenger demand (Starts 10th July).

Service 28: Revised Time

The Monday to Friday 07.00 departure from Royal Parade will now depart at 06.55 due to passenger demand.

Services 40/41/42/42A/42B/42C & 44: Revised Times

The whole Crownhill corridor is being re timed to provide an even 5 minute frequency to and from the City Centre Monday to Friday.  Saturdays and Sundays are also being re timed to provide a consistent frequency.

Service 42C

Will see the introduction of a new Sunday service this will run hourly during the day.

Services 23/24/27B/28B: Revised Times

Minor timetable amendments on a Sunday due to the inter-working with Services on the Crownhill corridor.

Service 34A

This will now go into Royal William Yard and will circle around the site and drop off and pick up by the harbor where the river ferry departs. 

Some info from Plymouth Citybus

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Here is a service update from Plymouth Citybus

South West water have announced an emergency road closure that will take place on Longfield Place, Greenbank (next to the fire station) from 12:00 on Thursday 23rd June until some time on Monday 27th June 2016.

The service 23 and 24 will be unable to serve Greenbank Road, Longfield Place or Queens Gate and will instead operate along Lipson Road between Tothill Avenue and Mount Gould Road in both directions.

Source: Plymouth Citybus website

More news from Stagecoach, but this time it concerns the Armed Forces Weekend

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Here is some information regarding the Armed Forces Weekend.

Stagecoach South West is helping to support Armed Forces Day 2016.

On Saturday 25 June the company will be offering free travel to armed forces personnel carrying a military ID card and to veterans carrying a veteran’s badge, or those in uniform.

Armed Forces Day is a chance for the public to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.

With events planned in the South West it is hoped that personnel will take up the offer to travel with us to the event of their choice.

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Bob Dennison said; “We are delighted to be showing support for the Armed Forces communities in the South West in this way. By providing free travel to military personnel we hope to be able to give a well deserved morale boost for our local troops.”

Last year, Stagecoach Group signed the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in support of the Armed Forces Community. As a signatory of the Covenant, the company recognises the value serving personnel; regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to both the country and businesses across the country.

Those who are on the X38 and Gold, here is a service update

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Here is some info from Stagecoach South West:

Road Closure: Exeter Road, South Brent
22 Jun 2016 to 27 Jun 2016
South Brent Carnival is taking place on Saturday 25 June between 1815 and 1930. During this time various roads will be closed in the South Brent Area.



Any X38 and Gold Services affected by this closure will operate normal route from Buckfastleigh/Dartington and then serve the bus stops at the Marley Head exit of the A38. Services will then turn at the roundabout and rejoin the A38 towards Plymouth, by-passing South Brent.


This diversion will apply in both directions.

Full article: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-22/06/2016-12:53:45:722

Bus News Around Plymouth 011

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Coming this weekend is the Armed Forces day, and Stagecoach South West have an extra Park & Ride service. 

PH1020951/270 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB Registration Accepted by SN Starting Point: Milehouse Park & Ride Finish Point: Royal Parade Via: Service Number: 100 Service Type: Limited Stop Effective Date: 26-JUN-2016 Other Details: To operate a Park & Ride service between Milehouse Park & Ride and Royal Parade for Armed Forces Day on 26th June 2016

This time next week, stay tuned for Bus News 12

An update for those on the 74

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Here is some bus news regarding the 74

On Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st June between 0900 and 1530 there will be a road closure between Pensilva and Gang.

Service 74 towards Liskeard will operate as normal as far as Pensilva.

A shuttle service will operate between Liskeard and Callington:

Liskeard Lloyds Bank 0950, 1145, 1345

Morrisons 0954, 114,9 1349

Hospital 0957, 1152, 1352

St Ive 1006, 1201, 1401

Callington Westover 1015, 1210, 1410

Callington New Road 1018, 1213, 1413

Callington New Road 1020, 1220, 1420

Callington Westover 1023, 1223, 1423

St Ive 1032, 1232 ,1432

Hospital 1040, 1240, 1440

Morrisons 1043, 1243, 1443

Liskeard Post Office 1046, 1246, 1446

Full info at: www.plymouthbus.co.uk

Back in the Day: Who remembers 'The Purple 6'?

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When First Devon&Cornwall (as they were then called) were still in Plymouth, they used to have a 'Purple 6' (which got terminated prior to the sale of operation. A thing about this route is that each journey was only a quid (£1)

Above: A photo of the Purple 6

Copyright: Graham Richardson of Plymothian Transit

Just a quickie

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It's been a quiet day and no significant news regarding the buses

Hope to give a full length post tomorrow

Bring on a 'school bus' ... which once spent life with Plymouth Citybus

PUPILS will be able to conduct their own fun courtesy of a donated double decker bus.

Cash-strapped Colne Community School and College was forced to think outside the box when it needed a new common room.

So executive principal Nardeep Sharma contacted Hedingham buses' engineering boss Jeff Coward for help.

The bus Hedingham donated has been driven to the school's grounds where it will be permanently parked up.

It is open for pupils aged 11 and 12 who are in year seven to sit in at break and lunch times.

Mr Sharma said: “We are using the bus as a social space because the Building Schools for the Future programme was pulled by the coalition Government.

“We have leaking roofs and we have got nowhere for the children to go.

“They will be supervised on the bus, there are going to be CCTV cameras and prefects on duty.

“There is no social space for the children at the moment. The number of students at The Colne is due to increase in the future. We are hoping to expand our fleet of buses to four to five - one for each year group – in the future.”

Mr Sharma said Hedingham had “come up trumps again” for the school.

It previously stepped in to ensure new students had discounted bus travel.

Essex County Council, which was funding the free transport, decided to axe the service for pupils travelling further than their nearest school.

The low-floor double decker Volvo bus (582) started its life in London and joined the Hedingham fleet last year.

At 16 years-old, it has been retired from service and was delivered to the school for free.

Mr Coward said: “We like to support communities which we are part of, and we were delighted to be in a position to help The Colne Community School and College. This has been an interesting project, which will bring benefits to the school for a long time to come.”

You might wonder why it is on Buses around Plymouth. This is because the bus involved used to be Plymouth Citybus #450.

Its quiet in terms of the bus news

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I just wanted to mention that there isn't much to say in terms of bus news this evening

Anyway, here are some more articles for further reading:
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/06/bus-spotting-around-plymouth-on-13th.html
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/06/bus-news-around-plymouth-010.html
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/06/bon-voyage-barbican.html

Bon Voyage Barbican

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Here are some photos of coaches that I have taken photos off that have visited the Plymouth Hoe

So, as you can see above you most certainly do get coaches from all sorts of places arrive on the Barbican.

Bus News Around Plymouth 010

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And today, I would like to mention some roadworks

Resurfacing works are due to start on Glen Road overnight between 14th and 27th June 2016. This will have direct affects on Plympton services. The works will starts at 1900 each night.

Service 21:

14th and 15th: From Mudge Way will run via Ridgeway to Sandy Road and Steer Park Road, then continue the normal route.

Will not be able to serve any stops between Moorland Road and Glen Road subway.

Service 21A:

Will operate the 21 diversion in reverse order.

Service 20/20A: 

The works from 21st to 27th June will also affect the 20/20A evening services.

We are still in talks with the contractors to minimise the impact on the services and will update you with any diversion details shortly.

All works are subject to change due to weather conditions. the work may be cancelled by the contractors without prior notice. 

So, thats all for the Bus News today. Bus News 11 is here next Tuesday.

Bus Spotting around Plymouth on the 13th June 2016

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Here are some photos from today


Let's begin with the X1


A Park and Ride on the 101


A 41 bus


'On the Derriford Express'


A Blue Flash


A 40 bus


And another shot of the same bsu

Latest VOSA notice

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Here is a VOSA notice from Target Travel

PH1020218/3 - DEALTOP (PLYMOUTH) LTD T/A TARGET TRAVEL, LANGAGE SCIENCE PARK, WESTERN WOOD WAY, PLYMOUTH, PL7 5BG Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Derriford Hospital and Derriford Hospital given service number 52 effective from 13-Jun-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

An update from 270KTA 11th June 2016

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Here is a link to 270KTA's latest blog post;

http://270kta.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/posh-spread.html

Some news from Stagecoach South West

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Here is a news article from the Stagecoach South West website for those that got affected during Tuesday night.

We were asked by the event organisers to provide additional park and ride services to serve last night's* Rod Stewart concert.

The issues at Coypool Park & Ride were caused by queuing traffic on the approach to the site which meant our buses got caught up both trying to enter and exit the site. As soon as we became aware of the issues, we added in extra buses to get everybody moving.

We would welcome a meeting with all parties involved as soon as possible to discuss how things could run more smoothly for future events.

* This article was written on the 8th June and refers to the Rod Stewart concert the preceding evening

Source: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-08/06/2016-16:09:18:897

It was only a few months ago these were at Plymouth Citybus

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Here is a photo of two of the 'new' double deckers Target Travel received earlier this year.


Copyright: Bradley Darlington

Above: Here are the buses busy sunbathing.

PCTPG Update May 2016

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Here is the PCTPG update from May 2016

214’s brakes have had some time spent on them and as a result they are working a lot better. The rear brakes weren’t working at all and were completely seized up. They have now been freed and greased up. In the future, in order to be fit enough for an MOT they will need to be completely stripped but this will be done when it’s time for an MOT. The engine repairs, in particular to the diesel pump, has been finished off and a new seal had to be sourced and fitted to fix a fuel leak which had developed in it. Inside, the regency cream panelling up the staircase, as well as the crimson side panels below the upper deck windows have been sanded down, revealing some very colourful graffiti! This is in preparation for repainting during June. The original seat frames have also started to be rubbed down which is a lengthy process in itself as there are 28 to do in total. Over the next few months these will be repainted and fitted back onto the bus.

Bus News Around Plymouth 009

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There has been no major bus news in Plymouth so a pretty quiet week.

Previous news on Buses around Plymouth:
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/06/tonights-night-stagecoach-south-west.html

Bus Spotting on the 3rd June 2016 - Part 3

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This is Part 3 of the Bus Spotting

Here are the other two parts: 1 & 2

Now all we need are the photos of the buses

Here is the Blue Flash

A National Holidays coach in the background

And here is a photo of her

And last but not least is an Enviro 200 on the 27

Bus Spotting on the 3rd June 2016 - Part 2

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Here is Part 1 of the bus spotting from last night
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/06/bus-spotting-on-3rd-june-2016-part-1.html

Part 2 follows below

Here are some more photos of buses I spotted

An ADL Enviro 400 near Crownhill

A bus going up St Budeaux

Another shot of an ADL Enviro 400 

And a Go Cornwall one in Plymouth City Centre

Part 3 will be on the blog tommorow night 

Bus Spotting on the 3rd June 2016 - Part 1

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Here are some photos of buses I took yesterday

Here is the 42 for Plymouth City Centre

And here is a photo of a bus at Crownhill

Part 2 of the Bus Spotting is tommorow

Photos of the land train so far

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Here are photos of land trains I have used on the blog so far

Tonight's the night ... Stagecoach South West reveal all

There is NO GENERAL PARKING at Home Park

PARK & RIDE

There are 3 routes being operated for the event by Stagecoach, the details are:

CITY CENTRE (PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS) PL1 3LF

Buses from this site (by Plymouth Pavilions main entrance) will leave approximately every 10/12 minutes from 5:00pm until 7:30 pm with a 12 minute journey time, this service will stop outside of Toys R Us on both outbound and inbound journeys, the service will run until all customers are clear of Home Park. The cost of an Adult return - £2.20 (£1.60 single).

COYPOOL PARK & RIDE PL7 4NW

Buses from this site will leave approximately every 10/12 minutes from 5:00pm until 7:30pm with a 20 minute journey time, this service will stop outside the Drake Circus shopping centre on both inbound and outbound journeys, the service will run until all customers are clear of Home Park. The cost of an Adult return - £3.00 (£2.50 single).

GEORGE JUNCTION PARK & RIDE PL6 7HB

Buses from this site will leave approximately every 10/12 minutes from 5:00pm until 7:30pm with a 15 minute journey time, returning straight after the event until all customers are clear of Home Park. The cost of an Adult return - £2.30 (£1.40 single).

DISABLED PARKING

There will be parking for disabled badge holders within the Milehouse Park & Ride site, every effort will be made to accommodate all disabled badge holders but spaces are limited. Please follow the AA signs on the approach to Home Park

FALCON COACH SERVICE

For those travelling from further afield please be aware of the South West Falcon which is an express coach service linking Plymouth with Exeter, Cullompton, Taunton, Bridgwater and Bristol 24/7, an option for concert goers to consider as there are return journeys from Plymouth at 23:30hrs and 01:30hrs.

For more information visit: swfalcon.com

VOSA cancellation regarding Taxibus route 223

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Here is a VOSA cancellation regarding the Taxibus route 223

PH1140056/1 
MARK LEGASSICK T/A ST BUDEAUX TAXI BUS,
32 TAMERTON AVENUE, PLYMOUTH, PL5 1TN
Cancellation Accepted:
Operating between St Budeaux Library
and St Budeaux Square
given service number 223
St Budeaux Taxibus
effective from 01-Jun-2016.