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Post by ak121 on Aug 3, 2021 14:35:36 GMT
Another reason is like the W7, it serves densely packed residential areas, Drayton Green especially. Loads throughout the day are heavy, despite its length if they put a single decker on it especially in peaks it would be chaos! (wouldn't put it past AV with their rocky start on this route). Rocky start? The E1 has operated a full service since it's takeover from RATP. Yes, the ADH's clearly are having problems but AV have sufficient buses to cover especially when you consider, it has more ADH's than needed at present due to the fact the Osterley extension hasn't gone ahead yet nor will do so for a considerable amount of time. RATP will probably end up relying a lot more on the odd spare SP or VH to cover when the E1 gets extended and the ADHs still prove to be as unreliable as they are now. Does the E1's contract specify hybrid DDs, I can't remember? And if it does, is RATP subject to a penalty or reprimanded by TfL for using SPs on the route?
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Post by ak121 on Aug 3, 2021 14:30:50 GMT
I agree, it is a very short DD route, but similar to the W7 for Muswell Hill, it’s designed to funnel people onto the tube and TfL rail at Ealing Broadway from areas like Drayton Green, Greenford Broadway, West Ealing etc. especially in the peaks. I know many people that live in and around Greenford Broadway are reluctant to use the Central line from Greenford to reach Central London during rush hour due to the frequent traffic queues on Greenford Road and the lead up to the A40 Greenford Road Roundabout. Why would they be reluctant to use the Tube because of traffic above ground? Many people tend to use the bus or car from Greenford Broadway and surrounding areas to access the tube at Greenford station. These types of vehicles tend to get stuck in lengthy lines of traffic on Greenford Road, so they choose to use the E1 to Ealing, which uses more residential roads with less traffic. Note, the E10 actually has the fastest routing between Ealing and Greenford, but due to its small E200s and relatively low frequency compared to other E routes, it is not a very desirable option to use.
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Post by ak121 on Aug 2, 2021 17:45:13 GMT
The E1 and E3 parallel each other until Drayton Bridge Road in which the E1 will turn into that road to go to Ealing Broadway whereas the E3 goes straight down to Hanwell to then continue onto Chiswick Ahh ok thanks for clarifying. The E1's a very short route for double deckers! I agree, it is a very short DD route, but similar to the W7 for Muswell Hill, it’s designed to funnel people onto the tube and TfL rail at Ealing Broadway from areas like Drayton Green, Greenford Broadway, West Ealing etc. especially in the peaks. I know many people that live in and around Greenford Broadway are reluctant to use the Central line from Greenford to reach Central London during rush hour due to the frequent traffic queues on Greenford Road and the lead up to the A40 Greenford Road Roundabout.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 30, 2021 17:30:03 GMT
I wonder if Volvo will create an electric successor to the B5LH or B5LT. And will MCV will create an Electric double Decker. Weren't there rumours that Volvo were working on an electric product with an MCV chassis?
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Post by ak121 on Jul 26, 2021 16:49:27 GMT
Are the smart hybrids that are allocated to the 285 really hybrids? I say that because they always seem to be on diesel mode whenever I go on one. If they are actually diesel, I doubt they'll last past 5 years in TFL service. They’re smart hybrids, not conventional ones. Therefore, they never run on full electric mode, compared to standard hybrids with batteries or ultracapacitors.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 20, 2021 19:40:21 GMT
The OP should have said the 260 is the only DD route officially allocated them that serves CMH. You are right DD make regular appearances on the 487 but they are not officially allocated Remember when the 440 was mostly DD operated for a while. I found it so weird, as I've always been used to SDs on the route!
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Post by ak121 on Jul 20, 2021 15:13:37 GMT
You are correct but the H28 and 203 also connect at Bath Road/Sutton Lane I think the 235 does the same: H20 Treaty Centre - Bell Corner H22 Bell Corner - Bridge Road H25 Feltham Station - Poplar Way H26 Lower Feltham - Harlington Road East H28 Treaty Centre - Hounslow Bus Station AND Amhurst Gardens AND Busch Corner H32 Bell Corner - Hounslow Bus Station H37 Isleworth Station - Hounslow Bus Station H91 North Brentford Quarter H98 Bell Corner - Hounslow Bus Station Additionally, it is run from a different garage to all of the above routes. The 235 turns right in to GWQ rather than crossing the H91 on Great West Road. The 235 just misses the H91, whereas the 65 does crossover instead.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 20, 2021 12:09:34 GMT
I'm going to say my best routes is the W3 especially with the scenery at Alexandra Park and Palace, I'd definitely recommend people to hop on that bus preferably on a sunny day. Another route I like is the 34 especially between the Crooked Billet to Arnos Grove (When the NCR roads are clear). Now onto the worst routes. The 341 (ever since the 20mph has been introduced) really moves at snails pace especially around Newington Green and Green Lanes. The 207 I feel as though is too regulated, especially around Ealing Hospital and moving really slowly. The 607 is a bit of a hit and miss. Regarding the 207 and 607, it doesn't help that drivers switch over at Iron Bridge and Dormer's Wells Lane on routes 195, 207, 427 and 607.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 20, 2021 12:05:37 GMT
The 183 is the only bus that connects to all Harrow prefix bus routes Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 203 connects with all the Hatton Cross and Hounslow H Prefix routes: H20 Treaty Centre H22 Bell Corner - Hounslow Bus Station H25 and H26 Hatton Cross - Bedfont H28 Treaty Centre - Hounslow Bus Station H32 Hounslow West Station - Hounslow Bus Station H37 Hounslow Bus Station H91 Hounslow West Station H98 Henlys Roundabout - Hounslow Bus Station
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Post by ak121 on Jul 18, 2021 13:19:54 GMT
Interestingly the 367 appears to have jumped the S4 in the refurbishment queue as I saw a refurbished 8215 pass me at East Croydon this afternoon. flic.kr/p/2mbQHv4Did Abellio retain the 367 or was the contract extended for 2 years?
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Post by ak121 on Jul 8, 2021 14:06:18 GMT
Reported on FB by Tommy that WHD2719 is VOR Wow, already? I hope it’s nothing serious.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 5, 2021 20:13:47 GMT
Route 331 is diverted away from the Denham area due to a burst water main. Buses are using the A40, Swakeleys Rd and Harvil Rd to return to LOR.
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Post by ak121 on Jul 1, 2021 13:04:36 GMT
Any route that uses 8.9m Streetlites has the DF version. So the 456, 424 etc. I think you're confusing DF with WF. 8.9m Streetlites are wheel-forward, i.e. WF. Longer Streetlites are door-forward, i.e. DF. Whoops, I must've read it wrong. redexpress, you're totally correct, WF are the 8.9m single door Streetlites and the DF are any other Streetlite routes in London.
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Post by ak121 on Jun 30, 2021 20:23:29 GMT
Are there any Wright Streetlite DF versions in London? And if so, what route are they on? Any route that uses 8.9m Streetlites has the DF version. So the 456, 424 etc.
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Post by ak121 on Jun 30, 2021 12:28:38 GMT
All of the current order of 195 electric vehicles will be fitted with LED blinds. That is interesting, didn't know that. Perhaps, LED's are becoming more common in London. I must say the quality of LED blinds in London has improved significantly too. I like how the blinds on ML’s WHDs lay out route 245 as close to how the original blinds are. (i.e. not being vastly spaced out like with Stagecoach’s Smart hybrids on the 241 and 474)
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