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Posted on May 4, 2012 by James McCollom

Good news for Handforth and Wilmslow commuters: the 1804 service 130 from Manchester that was to be cut back to operate to Cheadle only will now continue through to Wilmslow – but tough luck if you live in Alderley Edge. … Continue reading →

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Arriva movin’ out to the ‘burbs

Posted on April 24, 2012 by James McCollom

Arriva’s belated service changes occur this weekend, from 29th April 2011. It’s presumed that this is to coincide with the closure of the Manchester depot (which we commented on in January) with the transfer of vehicles and staff to Wythenshawe … Continue reading →

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More hybrid buses enter service – with more to come

Posted on April 11, 2012 by James McCollom

Whilst Spring hasn’t been much fun on the cost front – with both Stagecoach and Arriva raising fares to deal with the price of fuel, but First holding tight after their January revisions – good news on the environmental front … Continue reading →

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Arriva regroups as First makes further tender gains

Posted on January 16, 2012 by James McCollom

The first timetable changes of 2012 come into play over the last weekend of January (28/29th) and there are TfGM contracts changing hands. Over in Salford there’s a revised network to take into account; Arriva are losing out, whilst First … Continue reading →

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Autumn bus service changes 2011, part 1

Posted on October 23, 2011 by James McCollom

With damp pavements, winter coats and dark evenings, the autumn is most definitely arrived. Changes to bus services at the end of October are not too widespread but with some interesting trends: First winning more tenders; Arriva losing out and … Continue reading →

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Back to school for September bus timetable changes

Posted on August 27, 2011 by James McCollom

It’s back to school for Greater Manchester’s bus operators, as the summer holidays come to an end and the peak-hour picks up once more. As usual, many timetables are changing a teensy-weensy bit here and there to aid reliability – … Continue reading →

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The Coachmasters cease tendered bus operations

Posted on August 8, 2011 by James McCollom

Word reaches us via several sources that Heywood-based independent bus operator [The] Coachmasters have ceased operating tendered bus services this morning (Monday 8th August). This makes the second bus operator in the Rochdale area to give up contracts (one way … Continue reading →

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Smartcard schemes finally coming to fruition?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by James McCollom

Blithely stumbling around the internet at the weekend, I chanced upon the fact that Stagecoach have expanded their Stagecoach Smart card to the Manchester area, meaning that the four-week Megarider available to purchase online is now issued in smartcard format. … Continue reading →

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TfGM organises replacement operators

Posted on May 25, 2011 by James McCollom

Following on from the news that Bu Val has been unable to operate bus services this week, Transport for Greater Manchester has arranged for other bus operators to run their contracted services.

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Manchester city bus parade

Posted on May 24, 2011 by James McCollom

It’s a Manchester city bus parade of a slightly different type – this view of a line of diverted buses at Piccadilly last night!

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