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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 27, 2023 16:37:03 GMT
Why do all the routes based at X have a Y showing infront of them on LVF. I understand the Y is used on carnival area based routes but I don't understand why routes like 218 have a Y infront of them The routes are running to a special timetable and/or routeing. My guess with the 218 is they have to run to a different TT due the effect the carnival has on normal staff duties. s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/bus.data.tfl.gov.uk/schedules/Schedule_218-CvSu.pdfThanks for the clarification
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 27, 2023 15:54:58 GMT
Why do all the routes based at X have a Y showing infront of them on LVF. I understand the Y is used on carnival area based routes but I don't understand why routes like 218 have a Y infront of them
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 27, 2023 15:37:17 GMT
I didn’t manage to see the 83 today but the buses should have blinds as both 245 and 297 would have Alperton Sainsbury’s as a destination so would require a small programming, if 83s were not blinded correctly today that is shameful and as you can tell from my name I do like metroline. I do feel that objectivity is needed and I am not an argumentative person but I feel that being biased is not a helpful situation but I believe people should put their points across in a more polite and humane manner rather then being Sarcastic, passive aggressive or extremely blunt. It would be nice if people could share their passion for buses in a friendly manner. If metroline did not blind 83 correctly today it is shameful, maybe more so then RATP not blinding 79s as the 83 buses definitely have Alperton Sainsburys on their blind set but Stonebridge Park is a new destination unless as I mentioned in a previous comment and got no reply that if the 79s VH have 18 blinds then Stonebridge Park should be on their blindset. Although I’m replying to this comment regarding whether 83 being blinded correctly. The point about manners etc is a general one and not aimed specifically at the member who’s point I am quoting. I do appreciate everything you say in your post. I do find it a little frustrating then when several people think and post similar as me regarding a certain Issue (RAPT Bashing) that my post is the one that's used as a example about manners. It does happen a lot but on this occasion I will except it was not intentionally aimed at me.
I think the reason people have been replying in the manner they have is out of sheer frustration then the person person posting just won't ever take on board whats said make to them.
Thank you for explaining the blind situation at Metroline. I assume if the front blinds can be reprogrammed new side blinds would be needed and would show blanks until fitted, this is assuming they haven't been done.
I'll be honest, I was being lazy as I wanted to reply regarding the 83 blinds and couldn't be bothered to make a seperate post regarding my other point. My intention was not to make an example using your post, if you feel it was the case I apologise
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 27, 2023 0:05:31 GMT
Evidently delivery of blinds are delayed due to summer shutdown at manufacturers. So 100% not their fault That makes total sense but that won't silence the experts! I did ask earlier about the 83 situation but never herd anything back so assume they don't have new blinds or they already had existing blinds that covered the extension.
The consultation only updated a month ago, I know the operator was probably told before this but still not much of a lead time. What people need to remember is London is pretty much the last place using traditional blinds so I imagine there has to be some preparation when the manufacturer receives such a bespoke order.
I didn’t manage to see the 83 today but the buses should have blinds as both 245 and 297 would have Alperton Sainsbury’s as a destination so would require a small programming, if 83s were not blinded correctly today that is shameful and as you can tell from my name I do like metroline. I do feel that objectivity is needed and I am not an argumentative person but I feel that being biased is not a helpful situation but I believe people should put their points across in a more polite and humane manner rather then being Sarcastic, passive aggressive or extremely blunt. It would be nice if people could share their passion for buses in a friendly manner. If metroline did not blind 83 correctly today it is shameful, maybe more so then RATP not blinding 79s as the 83 buses definitely have Alperton Sainsburys on their blind set but Stonebridge Park is a new destination unless as I mentioned in a previous comment and got no reply that if the 79s VH have 18 blinds then Stonebridge Park should be on their blindset. Although I’m replying to this comment regarding whether 83 being blinded correctly. The point about manners etc is a general one and not aimed specifically at the member who’s point I am quoting.
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 26, 2023 13:51:08 GMT
I'm not too sure but do BT buses mainly the VH have 18 on their blinds? if so it should allow reprogramming for stonebridge Park to align with 79?
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 26, 2023 4:58:30 GMT
Saw LF68PYP on 79, don't think it is blinded for stonebridge Park as it was showing Alperton on blinds on beresford avenue. Surely RATP should have blinded the VH allocated to the route at least
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 24, 2023 16:00:11 GMT
I think 203 has been retained by hybrid DD's I believe Jack is referring to MCLs on the H37. They were very common a few years back but have been rarely allocated in recent times even when the H37 was operated by OTs Fair enough, I guess with the DXE now on H37, RATP deem the MCL to be surplus to requirements and given their age maybe it isn’t cost effective to reallocate them elsewhere, not too sure what routes could take 12m buses as I believe routes that could take longer buses have a newer allocation.
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 24, 2023 10:46:22 GMT
A part of me is hoping we'll get one more MCL working on the H37 but I doubt it at this point. Shame to see so few of both types left now but all good things come to an end... Does anyone know the actual reason they stopped working the route? I think 203 has been retained by hybrid DD's
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 19, 2023 22:02:56 GMT
Also the 395 should be moving to RP the same weekend as X140 being renumbered to SL9 No more BMEs appearances but hopefully appearances from DDEs, DMEs and maybe DLEs and BEs. There are no DDEs at RP, the DDEs are on 226 run from BT
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 17, 2023 3:54:31 GMT
A lot of people tend to underestimate Abellio unfortunately. Who would thought back in 2009, that the firm would grow into the major player it is today? They have created an example of how to enter the London market and gain success within it. 14 years later and still going strong! I very much would suspect they are here to stay. All their garages are electrified, and they've got mostly modern facilities. Who knows, with clouds hanging over the ownership of bigger operators like Arriva (at a group level) & RDTL, there could well be further opportunities for them to expand within the TfL tendered bus market by acquisition as well as more tendered work. They maybe here to stay or modernising garages and gaining a larger portion of the bus market may make it more attractive to sell...could be either but that said they need to be making money on the routes they gain.
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 16, 2023 22:56:07 GMT
Trivia: PV will operate two routes that have the same termini for both ends 83 and 245 Similar at RP and soon WJ with the 223 & H17. Agree, although this may change if 223 is extended further towards harrow view which is being consulted on
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 14, 2023 17:46:11 GMT
A little confused about 226 split if it were to go ahead.....will both routes follow the same route from harlesden all the way to dollis hill/dudden hill....secondly,where does ladbroke grove sainsbury's come into it?
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 13, 2023 23:24:02 GMT
Trivia: PV will operate two routes that have the same termini for both ends 83 and 245
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 13, 2023 23:21:57 GMT
Why is there a blind for 226 to ladbroke grove sainsburys?
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Post by metrolinewest on Aug 10, 2023 0:54:19 GMT
With the 79 and 83 changes, maybe it would make more sense for 79 to be run from RP instead of 258
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