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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on Apr 30, 2017 21:10:17 GMT
youtu.be/dH-gMSEgLHkThe first time I had spotted this change of the line of route for buses terminating at WC Bus Station, I thought that the Westfield extension had reached a new milestone, now accommodating a quicker journey between Shepherds Bush and the bus station, but also boasting a HUGE bus stand for all bus routes! The first bus I took through the extension was Metroline's refurbished DE1017 on route 316 - I then turned around in the opposite direction to film - got on an ordinary VP on route 260. What I love about the extension as it will be under the Westfield extension! Careful planning has allowed for amazing solutions like these and I strongly believe that everyone involved has done an outstanding job. Enjoy the ride!
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Post by M1104 on Apr 30, 2017 21:43:02 GMT
Is the old tramshed going to be demolished or will buses eventually return to stand inside it? |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on Apr 30, 2017 21:45:44 GMT
youtu.be/dH-gMSEgLHkThe first time I had spotted this change of the line of route for buses terminating at WC Bus Station, I thought that the Westfield extension had reached a new milestone, now accommodating a quicker journey between Shepherds Bush and the bus station, but also boasting a HUGE bus stand for all bus routes! What I love about the extension as it will be under the Westfield extension! Careful planning has allowed for amazing solutions like these and I strongly believe that everyone involved has done an outstanding job. Enjoy the ride! Is the old tramshed going to be demolished or will buses eventually return to stand inside it? I heard that the old tramshed will be converted into a community centre but I need clarification! |
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Post by snoggle on Apr 30, 2017 22:12:12 GMT
youtu.be/dH-gMSEgLHkThe first time I had spotted this change of the line of route for buses terminating at WC Bus Station, I thought that the Westfield extension had reached a new milestone, now accommodating a quicker journey between Shepherds Bush and the bus station, but also boasting a HUGE bus stand for all bus routes! What I love about the extension as it will be under the Westfield extension! Careful planning has allowed for amazing solutions like these and I strongly believe that everyone involved has done an outstanding job. Enjoy the ride! Is the old tramshed going to be demolished or will buses eventually return to stand inside it? I think it's listed so will be pretty difficult to demolish. If Westfield could have got rid of it when building phase 1 of Westfield London they would have done I'm sure. I thought it was remaining in bus use but I may be out of date on that. |
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Post by M1104 on Apr 30, 2017 22:25:25 GMT
Is the old tramshed going to be demolished or will buses eventually return to stand inside it? I think it's listed so will be pretty difficult to demolish. If Westfield could have got rid of it when building phase 1 of Westfield London they would have done I'm sure. I thought it was remaining in bus use but I may be out of date on that. When we passed there last year the entrance was boarded up, presumably used as storage for construction materials. I didn't know where the temporary bus stand was until that video, suggesting that the tramshed is still being used for storage or, as Emma mentioned, may be in the process of being prepared for its new role. |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on May 1, 2017 9:07:00 GMT
Is the old tramshed going to be demolished or will buses eventually return to stand inside it? I think it's listed so will be pretty difficult to demolish. If Westfield could have got rid of it when building phase 1 of Westfield London they would have done I'm sure. I thought it was remaining in bus use but I may be out of date on that. Good site for a Tesco Metro?  |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on May 1, 2017 9:08:58 GMT
I think it's listed so will be pretty difficult to demolish. If Westfield could have got rid of it when building phase 1 of Westfield London they would have done I'm sure. I thought it was remaining in bus use but I may be out of date on that. When we passed there last year the entrance was boarded up, presumably used as storage for construction materials. I didn't know where the temporary bus stand was until that video, suggesting that the tramshed is still being used for storage or, as Emma mentioned, may be in the process of being prepared for its new role. The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQY |
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Post by John tuthill on May 1, 2017 9:56:36 GMT
When we passed there last year the entrance was boarded up, presumably used as storage for construction materials. I didn't know where the temporary bus stand was until that video, suggesting that the tramshed is still being used for storage or, as Emma mentioned, may be in the process of being prepared for its new role. The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQYWell there goes half your route milage  |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on May 1, 2017 9:58:42 GMT
The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQYWell there goes half your route milage Hahaha |
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Post by snoggle on May 1, 2017 13:43:27 GMT
When we passed there last year the entrance was boarded up, presumably used as storage for construction materials. I didn't know where the temporary bus stand was until that video, suggesting that the tramshed is still being used for storage or, as Emma mentioned, may be in the process of being prepared for its new role. The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQYWhat a bloomin' palaver that is. All those fancy traffic lights on each bay to maintain. As if drivers don't know how to reverse a bus. As already said that's a tremendous amount of extra mileage and time needed in the schedules compared to driving a few metres to stand. |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on May 1, 2017 13:44:45 GMT
The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQYWhat a bloomin' palaver that is. All those fancy traffic lights on each day to maintain. As if drivers don't know how to reverse a bus. As already said that's a tremendous amount of extra mileage and time needed in the schedules compared to driving a few metres to stand. Indeed! |
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Post by John tuthill on May 1, 2017 13:47:31 GMT
The new stand is absolutely gigantic! I'll show you one of Tower Transit's route training videos - youtu.be/cWavVrwToQYWhat a bloomin' palaver that is. All those fancy traffic lights on each day to maintain. As if drivers don't know how to reverse a bus. As already said that's a tremendous amount of extra mileage and time needed in the schedules compared to driving a few metres to stand. There's probably a message as you go in-"Only green buses may enter-only green buses may enter-only................................" |
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Post by CarpeDiemTraveller on May 1, 2017 13:48:16 GMT
What a bloomin' palaver that is. All those fancy traffic lights on each day to maintain. As if drivers don't know how to reverse a bus. As already said that's a tremendous amount of extra mileage and time needed in the schedules compared to driving a few metres to stand. There's probably a message as you go in-"Only green buses may enter-only green buses may enter-only................................" Looool |
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