Bus News Around Plymouth 043

Good evening everyone

Here is a reminder of the latest bus news

'From Monday 30th January until Wednesday 12th April 2017, there will be a westbound closure on the A38 just after Trago Mills.
Service 11A TOWARDS Padstow will be diverted from Dobwalls, rejoining the A38 just past the Halfway House.
A free shuttle service Monday to Saturday is being operated between Dobwalls / Doublebois / Trago Mills in both directions.
Passengers from Plymouth, Saltash and Liskeard wishing to travel to Trago Mills will need to change from the 11A to the shuttle service at Dobwalls.
Passengers from Trago Mills wishing to travel towards Padstow will need to use the shuttle service to Dobwalls and then change to the service 11A heading to Padstow.
Service 11A FROM padstow towards Liskeard, Saltash and Plymouth will continue to operate its normal route.
Please see the 'Trago Shuttle Service' timetable for times of the shuttle bus.'
Source: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/1111a-diversion/

This article was previously reported here: https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=308194468052820345#editor/target=post;postID=4208764356163285747;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=4;src=link

Bus Spotting on the 30th January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here are photos of the bus spotting from the 30th January 2017

A Jacketts Coaches bus on Royal Parade

And an Orange Flash bus (a MAN Ecocity) on the 28 in Mannamead

Coming up on Buses around Plymouth livestreams this week

Good evening everyone

Here is a reminder of the livestreams on Monday and Tuesday

Both of them will start at 20:00 UK time (GMT+0). I will using these livestreams talk about the bus news (if any), any plans for the blog as well as any questions you would like to ask myself regarding the blog.

The link to the channel is as follows
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM6tAv2LbYl4doecPbx8BtQ

See you at 20:00 tomorrow night for the first Buses around Plymouth livestream.

Bus spotting from the 24th Jan 2017 to 27th Jan 2017

Good evening everyone

Here is some bus spotting from this week

A MAN Ecocity of Plymouth Citybus at City College Kings Road

Some buses on Royal Parade

An ADL Enviro 400 of Plymouth Citybus at the railway station

And last but not at least another bus of Plymouth Citybus

Plymouth Citybus news update 27/01/2016

Good evening everyone

Here is an update from the Plymouth Citybus website
Source: https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/1111a-diversion/

From Monday 30th January until Wednesday 12th April 2017, there will be a westbound closure on the A38 just after Trago Mills.

Service 11A TOWARDS Padstow will be diverted from Dobwalls, rejoining the A38 just past the Halfway House. 

A free shuttle service Monday to Saturday is being operated between Dobwalls / Doublebois / Trago Mills in both directions.

Passengers from Plymouth, Saltash and Liskeard wishing to travel to Trago Mills will need to change from the 11A to the shuttle service at Dobwalls.

Passengers from Trago Mills wishing to travel towards Padstow will need to use the shuttle service to Dobwalls and then change to the service 11A heading to Padstow.

Service 11A FROM padstow towards Liskeard, Saltash and Plymouth will continue to operate its normal route.

Please see the 'Trago Shuttle Service' timetable for times of the shuttle bus. 

Buses around Plymouth live streams the next two weeks

Goos evening everyone

Here are the plans for the livestreams on the Buses around Plymouth YouTube channel the next two weeks.

The plan with this is to mention bus related news, what is coming up on the blog and general questions & answers

Monday 30 January 2017 - 20:00 UK time
Tuesday 31 January 2017 - 20:00 UK time
Monday 6 February 2017 - 20:00 UK time
Tuesday 7 February 2017 - 20:00 UK time

If there are any changes to times I will let you know on the blog

A recap of Seven days of Snapshots week

Good evening everyone

Here are some of the photos I took last week as part of Seven Days Of Snapshots Week

Monday - A black&white shot of Royal Parade

Tuesday - A bus display for the Plymouth Citybus 16

Wednesday - 'Greens vs Reds' (Green Flash and Red Flash both of Plymouth Citybus)

Thursday - Bus spotting near the railway station

Friday - A selection of buses at Derriford Hospital

Saturday - A Volvo B7RLE on the Blue Flash operated by Plymouth Citybus

Sunday - And last but not least a view of a Plymouth Citybus Dennis Dart

Bus News Around Plymouth 042

Good evening everyone

Here is some info from Stagecoach South West

'On Sunday 29th January 2017 the underpass at Ashton Gate will be closed. Falcon services will divert Inbound on to the overpass following the A370 to the Link Road roundabout to turn and follow the A370 to resume a normal route
Outbound journeys will be unaffected.
Please be aware that due to traffic on diversion, delays to service may be possible'
(Source: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-24/01/2017-16:45:10:191)

Bus spotting on the 23rd January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here are some photos from todays Bus Spotting

A Blue Flash bus of Plymouth Citybus at City College Plymouth Kings Road this morning

A double decker bus of Plymouth Citybus in the City Centre

And last but not least a selection of buses on Royal Parade, both of which are operated by Plymouth Citybus

Seven days of Snapshots Day 7 - Bus spotting at sunset

Good evening everyone

Here are some photos I took earlier today.

A Dennis Dart of Plymouth Citybus near Emmanuel Church

A Mercedes Citaro of Plymouth Citybus also near Emmanuel Church

So, what did everyone think of Seven days of Snapshots (Comments subject to moderation)

Seven days of Snapshots Day 6 - One photo for the sixth day

Good evening everyone

For todays photos, here is a photo of a Blue Flash bus (Volvo B7RLE/Wright Eclipse Urban) of Plymouth Citybus near Mannamead

Seven days of Snapshots Day 5 - Bus spotting on the 20th Januay 2017

Good evening everyone

Here is some bus spotting earlier today (20th January 2017). Both the below photos were taken at Derriford Hospital.

An ADL Enviro 400 Yellow Flash bus (left, at the back) and a Dennis Dart (right, at the front), both operated by Plymouth Citybus

And also here is an Enviro 400, Plaxton President, another Enviro 400 and an Optare Solo
(left to right). The Solo is operated by Target Travel and the rest of the buses are operated by Plymouth Citybus

Seven days of Snapshots Day 4 - Bus spotting at the station

Good evening everyone

Here is some bus spotting I did at the railway station

A Dennis Dart on the 43 leaves the station

Here comes an ADL Enviro 200 on the Plymouth Citybus route 33

And last but not least another ADL Enviro 200 on the Stagecoach South West route 2A

Seven days of Snapshots Day 3 - Tonight it is The Greens vs The Reds

Good evening everyone

Carrying on with the Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool FC (Greens vs Reds) match tonight here are photos of a green and a red bus

First of all here is one of the 'greens' (a Green Flash bus) of Plymouth Citybus

And here is one of the 'Reds' (a Red Flash bus) also of Plymouth Citybus

Wishing both the teams the best of luck at Home Park from Buses around Plymouth in the FA cup third round replay (its not the winning but the taking part that counts).

Seven days of Snapshots Day 2 - Bus News Around Plymouth 041

Good evening everyone

Here is this weeks bus news.

Firstly, Stagecoach South West have announced details regarding additional buses tomorrow as a result of the Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool FA Cup third round replay.

'We have additional buses running on our 100 Park and Ride this Wednesday 18th January for the FA Cup Third round match between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool at Home Park from 19:45

Additional buses will operate before and after the match between the George and Milehouse Park and Ride Sites only.

Tickets are from £1.40 for a single, and £2.30 for a return.'
(https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-17/01/2017-11:28:34:832)

Also in other news are two VOSA notices which are on the Plymothian Transit calendar (which I have put down below)

PH0000135/1 Section 3.3 – Applications to Vary Existing Services N&P 2577 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Operating between PLYMOUTH Royal Parade and KINGS TAMERTON Steph.Way given service number 16 effective from 26 February 2017. To amend Route and Timetable. and PH0000135/148 Section 3.3 – Applications to Vary Existing Services  N&P 2577 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Operating between Plymouth, Royal Parade and Plymouth, Royal Parade given service number 33 effective from 26 February 2017. To amend Route and Timetable. Also, in keeping with To amend Route and Timetable.

Also, as it is Seven days of Snapshots week, here is a snapshot of the 16 route display

Seven days of Snapshots Day 1 - Bus Spotting on the 16th January

Good evening everyone

Here are some photos from the Bus Spotting today


A Blue Flash Volvo B7RLE on the 36 at City College Plymouth

And here is a shot of Royal Parade taken this afternoon (notice it is in black & white)

Intro to Seven days of Snapshots week

Good evening everyone

Welcome to Seven days of Snapshots week

This week I will aim to post photos of buses on the blog - but different shots to what I normally do

Stay tuned for photos on blog posts this week

A quiet news day today - 14/1/2017

Good evening everyone

Today is just a quiet news day so there is not much I can mention on the blog today.#

Hopefully there will be something to report tomorrow on it

Stay tuned for then

Reminder of the Derriford service changes this Sunday

Good evening everyone

Just a reminder in case you didn't read Wednesday's post, there are service changes regarding Derriford

Here is a link to this news article on the Plymouth Citybus website:
https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/derriford-hospital-new-bus-stop

PCTPG update December 2016

Good evening everyone

Here is a update from the PCTPG from December

We ended 2016 on a real high with another vehicle acquistition in the form of Dennis Dart SLF 27, S127 FTA. Plymouth's only S reg Dart, it has been saved for preservation by member Jason Beverley.

Source: PCTPG website (http://plymouthcitytransport.co.uk/2016-news/4588542647)

Derriford Hospital service update for Plymouth Citybus

Good evening everyone

Here is a link to the Plymouth Citybus website regarding the Derriford Hospital new bus stops. Further info can be found in the link below.

https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/derriford-hospital-new-bus-stops/

Bus News Around Plymouth 040

Good evening everyone

Here is a news update from Stagecoach South West

'A total road closure is currently in place on Tavistock Road, Plymouth due to the discovery of World War 2 grenades.
Affected services will be operating on diversion for the duration of this closure. Park and Ride Service 100/101 with divert via Southway Drive and Estover. 101 will serve Derriford hospital
Tavistock services 1, X1 will operate via Crown Hill, Southway Drive to George Junction, where a normal route will be resumed.'
Source: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-10/01/2017-16:05:00:401

Bus Spotting on the 9th January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here are some photos from today's Bus Spotting

A double decker bus outside Plymouth City College Kings Road this morning. (For all bus enthusiasts that is a Volvo B7TL/East Lancs Myllenium Vyking)

Reminder of two upcoming service changes for January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here is a reminder of two service changes coming up in the next week

First, it is Plymouth Citybus route 11

PH0000135/166 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between Plymouth Royal Parade and Liskeard, Post Office given service number 11 effective from 10-Jan-2016. To amend Route and Timetable.

There is also National Express route 504

PD0000738/221
NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD,
BIRMINGHAM COACH STATION, DIGBETH, BIRMINGHAM, B5 6DD
Operating between PENZANCE
and LONDON VICTORIA
given service number 504
effective from 10 January 2017.
To amend Timetable.

Source: Plymothian Transit calendar

A bit of bus spotting from the 6th January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here is a photo of a double decker bus I took outside City College Plymouth yesterday

Plymouth Citybus service update for the 15th January

Good evening everyone

Here is some service updates for Plymouth Citybus

https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/emergency-network-change-15th-january-2017/

Plymouth Citybus Emergency Network Change for Sunday 15th January 2017
-
Due to the start date of the major Derriford roadwork scheme being brought forward to start on January 3rd 2017 we have had to make vital changes to our timetables to minimise the impact to services north of Crownhill.
-
In order to be able to achieve this we have invested £1/2 Million worth of resources into services:
40/41
42/42A/42B/42C
44
50/50A/51
-
The following services will also receive an amended timetable from 15th January 2017:
20/20A
27/27A
28/28A
-
Timetables are available on the timetable page of the website. 

Bus Spotting in the week commencing 2 January 2017

Good evening everyone

Here are some photos from the bus spotting from earlier in the week

Firstly we have a Dennis Dart on Plymouth Citybus route 44

An ADL Enviro 400 on the Plymouth Citybus Yellow Flash

An ADL Enviro 400MMC on the Stagecoach South West route 1

And last but not least a MAN Ecocity on the route 43

Buses around Plymouth livestreams planned this year

Good evening everyone

This year one of the plans for Buses around Plymouth is the use of livestreams on the Buses around Plymouth Facebook page. I plan to talk about various bus aspects, particularly aspects I mention in my posts.

These posts will be 5-10 minutes long and hope to trial this for a few weeks sometime soon. More details will be mentioned later.

Any thoughts on this please let me know in the comments section (which are subject to moderation)

Bus News Around Plymouth 039

Good evening everyone

Here is the first Bus News Around Plymouth in 2017

With no new news as such, let's recap on the recent timetable information about recently introduced and upcoming bus services.

Stagecoach South West (https://www.stagecoachbus.com/service-updates/serviceupdatesarticle?SituationId=ID-09/12/2016-11:41:30:500)

Route X38Due to an on-going decline in use following the introduction of Stagecoach Gold between South Brent, Ivybridge and Plymouth, and the South West Falcon between Plymouth, Drumbridges, Exeter and beyond, the number of journeys on this route will be reduced.
Peak journeys to both Exeter and Plymouth will remain in place for commuters and college students, supplemented by off peak shopping trips during the daytime. Certain journeys will be financially supported by Devon County Council with passengers in Buckfastleigh and Ashburton in mind, although regular links remain in place from these locations on route 88 to Newton Abbot and Totnes. The South West Falcon provides a faster and more comprehansive 24/7 service between Plymouth City Centre and Exeter (connecting with the Park & Ride at Sowton or Honiton Road).
To provide an extra bit of luxury for no additional cost, the X38 will be operated using Stagecoach Gold specification vehicles whenever possible, offering high back leather seats, extra legroom and free passenger WiFi.

Plymouth Citybus (https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-service-updates/network-change-2nd-and-9th-january-2017/)

Service 43 Orange Flash 
New branding ans revised frequency: City Centre to Ernesettle will see the introduction of 5 MAN Gas buses to the route and will become the newest flash brand to Plymouth. Along with the new buses the route will see an amended timetable with buses departing every 15 minutes. Along with the Yellow Flash this will provide a frequency every 7/8 minutes from Victoria Road to City Centre.
-
Service 70/71
Due to an additional school contract being awarded to Citybus in the Rame area we have had to make some minor adjustments to our timetable in the Morning and Afternoon. Although this will have minimal impact on the timetable, the most notable change will see the 07:40 departure from Insworke (08:20 from HMS Raleigh) now serve Union Street on its way into the City Centre. This Journey will not serve the Railway Station.
The Journey that is due to run through Stoke Village at 08:52 arriving on Royal Parade at 09:07 will still be served using an alternative vehicle starting from Pottery Quay.
-
Service 72/73 A387 Road Closure 8th January to 13th April 2017 
Due to the road closure above the service 73 will have a revised timetable between the above dates. This will also include a diversion from Sandplace via Morval and Widegates before arriving in Looe. The 72 will also see the removal of the Sunday service but this will be covered by the 73 revised Sunday Timetable during this road closure.

Other changes
Target Travel 46/46S/47/47S - New timetables on traveline.sw. The VOSA notices on the Plymothian Transit calendar mention timetable changes.
National Express 504 - Timetable on traveline.sw. The VOSA notices on the Plymothian Transit calendar again mention timetable changes.

Buses around Plymouth Predictions 2017

Good evening everyone

Here are my bus predictions for 2017

Plymouth Citybus
- New double deckers (Wright Streetdecks, ADL Enviro 400MMC?)
- Withdrawal of the remaining ex-London double deckers and possibly some of the Brighton ones because of these new double deckers
- A futher batch of second hand single deckers to replace some of the Dennis Darts and for use on a new or existing coloured 'Flash' route
- The remaining buses in the liveries dating from when Plymouth City Council owned Citybus and the ones in the 2011 livery will be repainted into swoops

Stagecoach South West
- There will be a new 'Gold' route at some stage this year
- A few second hand buses will enter the fleet
- The 2/2A will have a route alteration at some stage this year

Target Travel
- More newer buses to enter the fleet (such as another mini or full length ADL Enviro 200, an Optare Solo (original, maybe SR).
- At least one new route (possibly taking over a route from another company)

Other operators
- Jacketts Coaches: reduced presence in Plymouth
- Tally Ho: no change in Plymouth
- Countrybus: no change in Plymouth

Transportation scene around Plymouth
- More information on the refurbishment of the main station

Buses around Plymouth
- More photos for the blog at various bus events

One year of Buses around Plymouth

Good evening everyone

It has been one year since I started the blog

Let's start off with the very first words from the very first post

'A brand new year, a brand new blog'
http://www.busesaroundplymouth.co.uk/2016/01/an-evolution-of-stagecoach-in-plymouth.html

Quite a lot has happened in the year. For example Stagecoach have their Enviro MMCs, Plymouth Citybus have more Enviros and MANs and Target Travel has newer buses too. And also not to forget the bus running day in July. What a good year it is has been for the blog. Who knows what will happen in 2017?

Stay tuned throughout the year for more information.