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Post by COBO on Jul 8, 2024 6:43:33 GMT
So we have spare DLEs from the 223 and 465 that are unallocated
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Post by YX10FFN on Jul 8, 2024 9:30:43 GMT
So we have spare DLEs from the 223 and 465 that are unallocated These will most likely be going to AV for the 419 and H22 |
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Post by LK65EBO on Jul 8, 2024 19:15:51 GMT
Is the 281 crosslinked with the 681? And are VHs allocated to the 281? The two VHs from the 681 on the PM trip turn into 281s once they reach Hounslow Bus Station. |
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Post by kmkcheng on Jul 8, 2024 21:37:35 GMT
Is the 281 crosslinked with the 681? And are VHs allocated to the 281? The two VHs from the 681 on the PM trip turn into 281s once they reach Hounslow Bus Station. Both the AM 681s start off as 281, does the 681 before going back on to the 281 |
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Post by COBO on Jul 8, 2024 21:54:20 GMT
So I’ve just learned something the last SL9 bus from Harrow to Heathrow is at 22:50 I always thought it had later journeys than that. It just seems strange in my opinion.
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Post by WH241 on Jul 8, 2024 22:01:30 GMT
So I’ve just learned something the last SL9 bus from Harrow to Heathrow is at 22:50 I always thought it had later journeys than that. It just seems strange in my opinion. Not that strange as the N140 covers later journeys from 23.09. |
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Post by lj61nwc on Jul 8, 2024 22:59:05 GMT
So I’ve just learned something the last SL9 bus from Harrow to Heathrow is at 22:50 I always thought it had later journeys than that. It just seems strange in my opinion. Cut off time for last departing flight is 22:30, not much point paying for a service to airport which has no more flight for the day |
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Post by kmkcheng on Jul 9, 2024 5:55:51 GMT
So I’ve just learned something the last SL9 bus from Harrow to Heathrow is at 22:50 I always thought it had later journeys than that. It just seems strange in my opinion. Cut off time for last departing flight is 22:30, not much point paying for a service to airport which has no more flight for the day The Harrow to Heathrow corridor is 24 hours so they paying to provide a service beyond the last flight departure as there’s also the N140 which covers the SL9 outside of its operating hours. Remember there are also staff as well when they start or end their shifts. |
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Post by mark on Jul 9, 2024 6:19:04 GMT
Cut off time for last departing flight is 22:30, not much point paying for a service to airport which has no more flight for the day The Harrow to Heathrow corridor is 24 hours so they paying to provide a service beyond the last flight departure as there’s also the N140 which covers the SL9 outside of its operating hours. Remember there are also staff as well when they start or end their shifts. Absolutely- some staff start work at 03:30 with finish times as late as 01:00. Just because the last flight has arrived / left it doesn’t mean that there is no demand for a bus service and, of course, the X140/N140 isn’t just for the benefit of airport staff/passengers. |
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Post by matthieu1221 on Jul 9, 2024 11:43:57 GMT
Cut off time for last departing flight is 22:30, not much point paying for a service to airport which has no more flight for the day The Harrow to Heathrow corridor is 24 hours so they paying to provide a service beyond the last flight departure as there’s also the N140 which covers the SL9 outside of its operating hours. Remember there are also staff as well when they start or end their shifts. Speaking of which, 11pm must be one of the earliest night bus starts out there?
Never realised this until now but makes sense for a continuity of direct service to Heathrow from Harrow. Something that iirc White City to Uxbridge passengers didn't have pre-SL8 having its service hours extended: I think there was a gap between the N207 starting service and the last SL8 departing with passengers in the meantime needing to do the 207+427 combination.
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Post by redexpress on Jul 9, 2024 12:19:59 GMT
The Harrow to Heathrow corridor is 24 hours so they paying to provide a service beyond the last flight departure as there’s also the N140 which covers the SL9 outside of its operating hours. Remember there are also staff as well when they start or end their shifts. Speaking of which, 11pm must be one of the earliest night bus starts out there?
Never realised this until now but makes sense for a continuity of direct service to Heathrow from Harrow. Something that iirc White City to Uxbridge passengers didn't have pre-SL8 having its service hours extended: I think there was a gap between the N207 starting service and the last SL8 departing with passengers in the meantime needing to do the 207+427 combination.
I believe N140 does indeed have the earliest start of any night bus, although I haven't checked every timetable. The previous "winner" was the N551 with a 2310 start from Gallions Reach at weekends, followed by the N91 with a 2312 start from Cockfosters on Sunday nights. |
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Post by VH45241 on Jul 9, 2024 12:32:49 GMT
Speaking of which, 11pm must be one of the earliest night bus starts out there?
Never realised this until now but makes sense for a continuity of direct service to Heathrow from Harrow. Something that iirc White City to Uxbridge passengers didn't have pre-SL8 having its service hours extended: I think there was a gap between the N207 starting service and the last SL8 departing with passengers in the meantime needing to do the 207+427 combination.
I believe N140 does indeed have the earliest start of any night bus, although I haven't checked every timetable. The previous "winner" was the N551 with a 2310 start from Gallions Reach at weekends, followed by the N91 with a 2312 start from Cockfosters on Sunday nights. Let’s not forget the N18 23:16 from Harrow Weald |
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Post by londonbuses on Jul 9, 2024 13:38:39 GMT
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Post by twobellstogo on Jul 9, 2024 13:52:49 GMT
Seems that every year RATP has industrial relations issues. One wonders what’s wrong in the RATP hierarchy that this happens with monotonous regularity. |
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Post by COBO on Jul 10, 2024 21:25:16 GMT
What is the better garage for the 698 AV or CP?
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