Newer Buses Introduced on Routes 262/473.

The End has come, The Tridents which have been operating on Routes 262/473 are coming to an end, they are to be replaced by 20-odd Scaina Omncitys displaced from Route 96. The Routes have a together PVR  of 22 (12 for the 262, 10 for the 473) Both Routes Start from Stratford Bus Station run via Plaistow Station and then by the Greengate (Plaistow), and continue to run up to Newham Leisure Centre, where both routes slipts, Route 262 turns left and continues to East Beckton Sainsbury's Via Beckton School, Beckton Station, Gallions Reach Station, Gallions Reach Shopping Park , Beckton Traingle Retail Park then East Beckton Sainsbury's. As of the 473 goes straight down by the Prince Regent Bus Station for Excel London then up to London City Airport then down to North Woolwich. The Newer Buses introduced on this route from Route 96 will allow older Tridents (174** & Some 175**s) to be withdrawn and sold on or even scrapped, The Fleet Numbers for the Newer Buses introduced on Route 262/473 are: 15075 - 15096:

15075 - LX09AEZ

15076 - LX09AFA

15077 - LX09AFE

15078 - LX09AFF

15079 - LX09AFJ

15080 - LX09AFK

15081 - LX09AFN

15082 - LX09AFO

15083 - LX09AFU

15084 - LX09AFV

15085 - LX09AFY

15086 - LX09AFZ

15087 - LX09AGO

15088 - LX09AGU

15089 - LX09AGV

15090 - LX09AGY

15091 - LX09AGZ

15092 - LX09AHA

15093 - LX09AHC

15094 - LX09AHD

15095 - LX09AHE

15096 - LX09AHF

Photos of Buses that have worked Routes 262/473 over the Years.

Stagecoach London 17848, LX03BZB In Beckton Bus Station

Stagecoach London 17589, LV52HFY In Beckton Bus Station

Stagecoach London 17494, LX51FMP in North Woolwich Ferry

Stagecoach London 18460, LX55EPJ In North Woolwich Ferry

 Here are the Replacement Vehicles for the 262/473.

 

Stagecoach London 15092, LX09AHA in North Woolwich Ferry

Stagecoach London 15095, LX09AHE in North Woolwich Ferry

Stagecoach London 15095, LX09AHE in Stratford Bus Station
Thanks to Steve Few for allowing to use his photo.

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Route 136 Extended from Peckham to Elephant & Castle

 Route 136 is allocated Enviro400s given fleet numbers 10124 to 10128 and Tempoary Euro2 Tridents to cover the PVR increase. New Enviro400s have been ordered to replace the tridents, The Route has a PVR of 19. All the E400s at Catford Garage now have New white blinds so can be used on the 136.

Stagecoach London 10128, LX12DFC Seen here in Lewisham Centre

Stagecoach London 19841, LX61DAU Seen here in Lewisham Centre

Stagecoach London 10128, LX12DFC Seen here at Lewisham Police Station

Photos Showing the extention of Route 136

Stagecoach London 10132, LX12DFG in Elephant & Castle
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Route 54/ 75 Returns to Stagecoach London

On the 26th April 2014, Route 54 passed back to Stagecoach London which has a PVR of 16 and uses E40H/Enviro400Hybrids, Followed by Route 75 on the 3rd May with E40H/Enviro400Hybrids aswell and has a PVR of 13.  The Olympuses of Route 54/75 will transfer to East London apart from 2 staying in South London.

Here are some Photos of Vehicles working on the 54/75 Under Metrobus

Metrobus 885, PN09EMX in Woolwich

Metrobus 892, PN09ENM in Woolwich

Metrobus 896, PO59KFY in Lewisham

Metrobus 926, YN06JYL in Lewisham

Metrobus 891, PN09ENL In Lewisham

Here are some Photos of Vehicles working on the 54/75 Under Stagecoach:

Stagecoach London 12269, SN14TWF In New Lewisham Bus Station

Stagecoach London 12263, SN14TVY in New Lewisham Bus Station

Stagecoach London 12270, SN14TWG in Woolwich

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Route 10 converted to New Routemaster Operation.

On 26th April 2014 the 10 was converted to New Routemaster operation, an initial peak vehicle requirement of 23 and additional spares this marks London United's third route being operated by this type after Route 148.

Here are the batch for Route 10:

LT148, LTZ1148

LT149, LTZ1149

LT150, LTZ1150

LT151, LTZ1151

LT152, LTZ1152

LT153, LTZ1153

LT154, LTZ1154

LT155, LTZ1155

LT156, LTZ1156

LT157, LTZ1157

LT158, LTZ1158

LT159, LTZ1159

LT160, LTZ1160

LT161, LTZ1161

LT162, LTZ1162 

LT163, LTZ1163

LT164, LTZ1164

LT165, LTZ1165

LT166, LTZ1166

LT167, LTZ1167

LT168, LTZ1168

LT169, LTZ1169

LT170, LTZ1170

LT171, LTZ1171

A selection of photos of past and present allocations.

London United SP142, YP59OEA in Oxford Street

London United SP153, YP59OEM In Marble Arch

 The *New Bus For London* In Service on Route 10

London United LT170, LTZ1170 In Kensington High Street.

Rear of London United LT170, LTZ1170 In Kensington High Street.

London United LT158, LTZ1158 In Kensington High Street.

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Route 148 converted to New Routemaster Operation.

On 15th February 2014 the 148 was converted to New Routemaster operation, an initial peak vehicle requirement of 25 and additional spares this marks London United's second route being operated by this type after Route 9.

The 148 traces it history back to 2002, introduced at the same time as the Congestion Charge. The 148 provides new links between Camberwell, Elephant & Castle, Waterloo, Victoria, Hyde Park, Notting Hill Gate, Shepard's Bush and White City some previously unconnected for a very long time.

The 148 has had numerous batches of buses in its time, first being allocated Volvo Alexander vehicles before receiving new Scania Omnicity. Many other types could of been found on the 148 such as Wright Volvos, East Lancs Scania and the odd appearance of Trident Alexanders.

The 148 is currently operated from Shepards Bush Garage and operates in One Person Operation which means no conductor and no open platform will be available at all times.

Here are the batch for Route 148:

LTZ1120 - LT120

LTZ1121 - LT121

LTZ1122 - LT122

LTZ1123 - LT123

LTZ1124 - LT124

LTZ1125 - LT125

LTZ1126 - LT126

LTZ1127 - LT127

LTZ1128 - LT128

LTZ1129 - LT129

LTZ1130 - LT130

LTZ1131 - LT131

LTZ1132 - LT132

LTZ1133 - LT133

LTZ1134 - LT134

LTZ1135 - LT135

LTZ1136 - LT136

LTZ1137 - LT137

LTZ1138 - LT138

LTZ1139 - LT139

LTZ1140 - LT140

LTZ1141 - LT141

LTZ1142 - LT142

LTZ1143 - LT143

LTZ1144 - LT144

LTZ1145 - LT145
LTZ1146 - LT146
LTZ1147 - LT147

A selection of photos of past and present allocations.

London United SP120, YR59FZB Seen here in White City

A Nice Change ... London United TLA20, SN53KHV Seen here in Hyde Park Corner

London United SP125, YR59FZG at Westminster Bridge

London United LT132, LTZ1032 at Shephards Bush.

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Route 390 Converted to New Bus For London Operation

On Saturday 7th December 2013, Route 390 was converted to "New Bus For London" Operation. Route 390 Operates between Notting Hill Gate and Archway via Marble Arch, Oxford Street and has a PVR of 20.

Some Photos of Plaxton Presidents on the 390

Metroline VPL582, LK04NMA Seen here in Notting Hill Gate

Metroline VPL600, LK04NNJ Seen here in Oxford Street

Metroline VPL630, LK54FWJ Seen here in Oxford Street

Other Odd workings on route 390.

Metroline VW1292, LK12ARO Seen here in Notting Hill Gate

A Rare Sight -Metroline TE684, LK55KKT Seen here in Oxford Street

The New Bus For London that are used for route 390 are LT95 - LT117, Route 390 uses Customer Assistant People on Monday - Friday between 6am and 9pm, But are only operated by drivers at the weekends.

Metroline LT22, LTZ1022 Seen here in Notting Hill Gate

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After 26 Years with Metrobus: Route 261 passes over to Stagecoach

After 26 Years of service under Metrobus , on the 30th November 2013 saw route 261 pass over to Stagecoach.

Route 261 Has a PVR of 13, But as of 30th November 2013 Route 261 will have a PVR of 11, Route 261 was operated by Metrobus's Yellow and Blue Buses, in 2006, the leased dennis tridents were starting to be withdrawn and replaced by red Scaina Omnidekkas. In April 2013, it was announced that Metrobus has lost the 261 to Stagecoach with 11 New E40D/ Enviro400S.

Here are photos of the route under Metrobus Operation

Metrobus 977, YR10BCO Seen here at Princess Royal University Hospital

Metrobus 978, YR10BCU Seen here in Bromley

Metrobus 946, YN56FEF Seen here in Bromley

 Single Deckers on the 261.

Metrobus 521, YN53RXO Seen here in Bromley

Here are some pictures of the new E40D/ Enviro400s for the 261.
Route 261 will have 11 New E40D/Enviro400s which have the fleet numbers of 10184 - 10195.

Stagecoach London 10193, SN63NBX Seen Parked Up in Bromley Bus Garage

Stagecoach London 10195, SN63NBZ Seen Parked Up in Bromley Bus Garage 

Stagecoach London 10189, SN63NBK in Bromley North.

The New E40D/ Enviro400s in Service on the 261.

Stagecoach London 10186, SN63NBF at Princess Royal Hospital

Used with permission from Christopher Bradford.

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