Bus Spotting on the 31st October 2016

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Here are some photos from the bus spotting earlier

Here is a bus on Armada Way

Here comes the Blue Flash

And here is a National Express coach at the coach station.

Bus spotting in the week beginning 24th October 2016

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Here is a photo of a coach on Plymouth Hoe I took on Wednesday. That was the only photo I took this week of a bus.

Another update from 270KTA

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Here is the latest update from 270KTA: http://270kta.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/island-special-3.html

Plymouth Citybus timetable changes December 2016

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Here is the Plymouth Citybus timetable changes for December 2016

Source: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/network-change-4th-december-2016/

Plymouth Changes

5/5A – Please see Cornwall changes

8/9 – The service will see an enhanced Bank Holiday service and the 18:35 service 9 will receive extra running time to improve reliability.

25 – Will see the introduction of a new Sunday and Bank Holiday service.

27/28 – Sunday will see the introduction of an hourly 27 & 28 replacing the current 27B & 28B timetables with late evening journeys withdrawn.

32 – Service will now be serviced by 70/71 (please see Cornwall changes) Will now depart from Stand A3.

33 – Revised Sunday and Bank Holiday Timetable.

40/41 – Due to congestion, morning peak journeys will receive greater running time to improve reliability. Enhanced Bank Holiday service introduced.

44 - Due to congestion, morning peak journeys will receive greater running time to improve reliability. Enhanced Bank Holiday service introduced.

50/50A/51 – To illuminate confusion of service direction, the services will be renumbered.

Clockwise journeys will be service 50 to Derriford and service 50A to Holly Park. All anti clockwise journeys from both Derriford and Holly Park will be service 51.

61/62 – Revised Sunday timetable.

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Cornwall Changes

5/5A – To improve reliability service 5A will now run Plymstock, City Centre and onto Saltash, with service 5 now running Plymstock to Royal Parade only. The 5/5A will operate via Stanborough Road now the road works in the area have been completed.

Saltash will see the introduction of a new hourly Sunday service.

Services will now depart from stand A7, instead of stand A1.

11/11A – Due to the ongoing road works in Bodmin, causing delays to the service, we have had to invest more resource, adding 15 minutes to the running time to improve reliability.

12/12B – To improve reliability we have invested resource, meaning an additional 15 minutes have been added to the overall running time of the service.

70/70A/70B/71 – Services to be re routed via Western Approach, Railway Station, Millbridge and Stoke instead of Union Street, replacing the current service 32.

This will improve reliability in Stoke following service monitoring

The changes will mean that from the railway station the above services will serve Torpoint.

72 - To improve reliability we have invested resource, meaning an additional 15 minutes have been added to the overall running time of the service. The service will also be re routed to serve Hannafore & Pelynt.

73/74 – Timetable amendments to both services will now enable passengers who catch the bus in Callington and carry on to Looe and Polperro via Liskeard.

Service will link Pelynt and Polperro, with a Sunday service to Camping Caradon.

The morning 73A will be re routed to serve St Keyne, Duloe, Sandplace, Morval and Widegates.

I will go into more detail over the coming weeks.

Update from 270KTA

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Here is the latest news update from 270KTA
http://270kta.blogspot.co.uk/2016/10/island-special-part-2.html

From Anglian To Citybus

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Here are a variety of photos which detail the journey the MAN Ecocitys made from Anglian Bus to Plymouth

Day 1 (23 October): From Anglian To Reading

The buses leaving Anglian Bus


And arriving in Reading for the night

Day 2 (24 October): From Reading To Citybus


Rise and shine for the buses


Refueling in progress


At Taunton


And here they are at Plymouth Citybus

Photos
Copyright - Jason Beverley

Bus News Around Plymouth 029

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Here is some news from Stagecoach South West

Falcon will be running through the night as normal on 29-30 October but check below to see if the timing of your journey is affected by the change from BST (British Summer Time) to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

From Bristol 30 October
0100 BST will depart at 0100 BST as normal
0230 will depart at 0130 GMT (i.e. what would have been 0230 BST)
0500 will depart at 0400 GMT (i.e. what would have been 0500 BST)
0600 will depart at 0600 GMT with all times at GMT from there on

From Plymouth 29-30 October
2330 will depart at 2330 BST as normal
0130 will depart at 0130 GMT (i.e. what would have been 0230 BST )
0330 will depart at 0330 GMT as normal with all times at GMT from there on

A warm welcome to our new arrivals

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I can confirm earlier today that the 12 MAN Ecocitys have arrived from Anglian Bus after staying the night in Reading (and getting refueled there).

Here are some photos when they were with Anglian Bus

Copyright: http://www.norwichbuspage.com/2016/10/gas-no-more.html

Here they are leaving Anglian Bus

Copyright: Tim Miller 

And after a night at Reading, here they are now with Plymouth Citybus

Copyright: Jason Beverly

More info about the buses will be on the blog 

Update from 270KTA 21 October 2016

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Here is some info from 270KTA:  http://270kta.blogspot.co.uk

Latest Plymouth Citybus news 22 October 2016

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Here is a link to a headline from Plymouth Citybus: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/macmillan/

1 day until Plymouth Citybus MAN up

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Tommorow, the 12 MAN EcoCitys from Anglian Bus will start to arrive at Milehouse. From what I've seen they will go via Reading. get refueled there and then make the journey to Plymouth. (Info above paraphrased from Plymothian Transit).

Plymouth Citybus timetable changes this December

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Just to let you know there are a number of timetable changes for Plymouth Citybus this December - they will be explained in more depth over the next month.

New(ish) arrivals coming soon

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In the news, gathering from what I have seen on the Web, Plymouth Citybus are due 12 MAN Ecocitys soon from Anglian Bus. Also, from what I've seen they are coming this weekend. Their registration plates are as follows.

WX62 HHP
WX62 HGU
WX62 HHF
WX62 HHE
WX62 HFU
AU62 DWN
AU62 DWL
AU62 DWG
AU62 DWC
AU13 FBJ
AU13 FBK
AU13 FBL

If anyone has any info about these new(ish) arrivals, please let me know in the Comments section (comments subject to moderation).

I'll keep you updated as more info comes to light.

Bus News Around Plymouth 028

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There are three headlines to report tonight, all from Stagecoach South West

Changes to South West Gold Megariders17 Oct 2016 to 05 Nov 2016

From 30 October 2016 we are making some changes to the price of our 4/Xtra, 13 and 52 week South West Gold Megariders.

4 week/Xtra £103.99
13 week £324
52 week £1,080

Visit www.stagecoachbus.com to buy your ticket today.

Changes to Plymouth fares from 30 October 201617 Oct 2016 to 05 Nov 2016

From 30 October we are making some revisions to a small number of our fares:

• We are withdrawing the Ivybridge 2-for-1 'duo' ticket currently available on Gold and X38
• We are withdrawing the £10 1 week Plymouth Megarider currently available on Gold and X38, the standard £12 fare will apply instead
• Child fares for 16-18 year olds will only be available in the Plymouth zone and will no longer be available in the Plymouth Plus and Dartmouth zones

Changes to Smartcard issue

18 Oct 2016 to 05 Nov 2016

From 30 October 2016 4 week Megariders issued on Smartcard will only be available to buy online at www.stagecoachbus.com.

Customers will still be able to buy 1 week Megariders issued on Smartcard on the bus.

Bus spotting on the 17th October 2016

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Here is todays bus spotting

One of the Plymouth Citybus Mercedes Benz Citaros in Plymouth City Centre

And here is the back of the bus

Followed by this Stagecoach Park&Ride ADL Enviro 400MMC

And here is a National Express coach

Followed by a Falcon

And lastly a Dennis Dart on Royal Parade

Two stories for you - VOSA notice regarding 501 tommorow and we've reached the 10,000 viewer milestone on the blog

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First of all, just a reminder once again but National Express are making changes to the 501


PD0000738/216 NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH , BIRMINGHAM B5 6DD Operating between PLYMOUTH and LONDON VICTORIA given service number 501 effective from 17-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

Checking on Traveline South West suggests there are indeed timetable changes

And in other news, I can confirm that the 10,000 viewer milestone was broken earlier on in the day. Thankyou very much for all those views, they mean a lot to me,

VOSA notice regarding the South West Falcon

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Here is a VOSA notice regarding the South West Falcon

PH1020951/275 - STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB Registration Accepted Starting Point: Plymouth Finish Point: Bristol Via: Service Number: FLCN Service Type: Limited Stop Effective Date: 03-DEC-2016 Other Details: 24 hour daily service

From what I can see on Traveline South West, some of the services are being retimed

Bus spotting on 11/12 October 2016 part 2

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Part 1:

Here is Part 2 of the Bus Spotting

A Mercedes Benz Citaro operates the 44

A Green Flash ADL Enviro 200

There is an ADL Enviro 400MMC operating Stagecoach's X38 - I was predicting this would happen at some stage

And here is a Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart at City College Plymouth

Bus spotting on 11/12 October 2016 part 1

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Here is Part 1 of the bus spotting

A 40 in Plymouth City Centre

And here is a Dennis Trident in Plymouth City Centre

An ADL Enviro 400 on the Red Flash

Here is a Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart near the Theatre Royal

And here is the same Dennis Dart 

Part 2 will be posted tomorrow night at 21:00 UK time. Stay tuned then.

VOSA notice for November 2016

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Here is a VOSA notice regarding Plymouth Citybus/Go Cornwall route 73


PH0000135/163 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between Liskeard, Lloyds Bank and Polperro, Crumplehorn given service number 73/73A effective from 17-Nov-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

Bus News Around Plymouth 027

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Although no new bus news, one item I would like to mention again on the blog is Stagecoach South West's arrangements for Goosey Fair tomorrow

Source: Stagecoach South West

Stagecoach services will not serve Tavistock Bus Station after 1500 on Tuesday 11th October 2016, as the Tavistock Goose fair will be taking place.

Services will resume from the Bus Station at 0800 on the 13th October.

All services will start and finish at the Bus Stops opposite the Primary School on the A386 south of Drake’s Statue.

Also I'd like to mention a timetable change for National Express that is happening next week

PD0000738/216 NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD, BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH , BIRMINGHAM B5 6DD Operating between PLYMOUTH and LONDON VICTORIA given service number 501 effective from 17-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

Bus Spotting on the 10th October 2016

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It's Monday evening, and that can only mean one thing ... its Bus Spotting


Here is a Megabus coach


A Dennis Dart on Royal Parade


A National Express coach at the coach station


A Target Travel Optare Solo on Royal Parade


A Stagecoach South West Dennis Dart on the 2


A Plymouth Citybus ADL Enviro 200 on Royal Parade


Here is a close up of a Dennis Dart on the 36


And here the same bus is at a distance

VOSA notice for Stagecoach South West route 89 tommorow

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Here is a VOSA notice concerning the Stagecoach South West route 89

PH1020951/240 STAGECOACH DEVON LTD T/A STAGECOACH SOUTH WEST, BELGRAVE ROAD, EXETER, EX1 2LB Variation Accepted: Operating between Tavistock Bus Station and Bishopsmead/Courtlands Road given service number 89 effective from 10-Oct-2016. To amend Timetable.

Note: This article was previously covered on Buses around Plymouth
(Article: http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/09/vosa-notice-regarding-stagecoach-south.html)

PCTPG news update September 2016

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Here is the PCTPG update for September 2016

September saw Plymouth's new Coach Station open, and to mark the event, the Plymouth City Transport Preservation Group were asked to have a presence and mark the event with a departure from Bretonside Bus & Coach Station and arrival at Mayflower Coach Station using preserved AEC Harrington, 100 VRL, with our thanks to member Roger Thomas for bringing his superb vehicle for all to enjoy. We also attended Crosville Bus Rally and Running Day using our Sales Bus 52; an enjoyable day was had by all who attended. And last but by no means least, PCTPG are this month pleased to announce another new arrival, fresh out of service with its most recent operator Rail Riverlink group member Steve has secured convertible open top Bristol VR UWV614S which will be arriving at our Colebrook Base shortly. UWV614S will make appearances across the region in the 2017 rally season.

Stagecoach news updates

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Here is some info regarding Stagecoach South West services affected by the Plymouth 10K

On Sunday 9th October there are various road closures from 0600-1200 for the Plymouth 10K race.   

Service 2/2A from Mouth Batten to City Centre: will operate a normal route as far as Cattedown Roundabout then via Tothill into Beaumont Road and Ebrington Street to serve stop C1 on Charles Street. Service will then operate via Mayflower Street onto Western Approach and back up the other side to resume normal line of route.

Service 48 will operate as above to Charles Street, then resume a normal line of route.

Falcon inbound from Exeter will operate via the A38 to Manadon Roundabout and via the A386 to the Coach Station. Astor Fields and Laira Bridge inbound will not be served.

The Gold service will not be able to access the City via the Embankment. Service will divert via the A38 to the Manadon Roundabout and exit. Service will divert via the A386, then onto Alma Rd to Western Approach and into Union St. Service will resume a normal route at the western end of Royal Parade to stand at the usual stop.

And here is some info regarding from them regarding the Goosey Fair

Stagecoach services will not serve Tavistock Bus Station after 1500 on Tuesday 11th October 2016, as the Tavistock Goose fair will be taking place.

Services will resume from the Bus Station at 0800 on the 13th October.

All services will start and finish at the Bus Stops opposite the Primary School on the A386 south of Drake’s Statue.

Bus Spotting the past two days (4/5 October 2016) part 2

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Here is Part 2 of the bus spotting
Part 1: http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/10/bus-spotting-past-two-days-45-october.html

An ADL Enviro 400 on Green Flash duties

A Go Cornwall bus Optare Solo

Here is a Green Flash ADL Enviro 200

And here is a Red Flash ADL Enviro 400

Bus Spotting the past two days (4/5 October 2016) part 1

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Here is some photos of buses I have taken the past few days

Here is a 28 near the Armada Centre

Bus in the background is a Dennis Dart

A selection of Citybuses

A Stagecoach South West bus

And last but not least an ADL Enviro 400 on the 32

Part 2 is tomorrow night - stay tuned and find out the rest of the photos then