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Transport for London (TfL) has announced in the London Bus Tender awards that four routes in Havering have been retained by Stagecoach London, with brand new double-deck electric buses.
LBSL intends to enter into new contracts for the following routes with the operators listed below:
Route 165
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 13
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 24th September 2032
Route 252
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 13
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 24th September 2032
Route 256
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 11
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 24th September 2032
Route 365 (24hr)
Retained by: Stagecoach East London
PVR: 12
Vehicles: New electric double deck
Contract Start Date: 27th September 2025
Contract End Date: 24th September 2032
New electric vehicles may enter service after the contract start date, dependent on infrastructure and/or vehicle deliveries timescales.
As there are multiple bus manufacturers that produce double-deck electric buses to TfL specification, it will be interesting to see which make and model Stagecoach will use for their new route contracts.
My wish is to see all bus routes serving Havering Borough fully operated by zero-emission electric buses, ahead of TfL's ambition for a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2030.
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Highlights of the agenda papers for Transport for London's Safety, Sustainability, and HR Panel - 12 February 2025: "Trials for a sensor-initiated safety message, seat counter display, and Routemaster "Ding Ding" sound are planned for 2025." tfl.gov.uk/corporate/pu...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Highlights of the agenda papers for Transport for London's Safety, Sustainability, and HR Panel - 12 February 2025: "Trials for a sensor-initiated safety message, seat counter display, and Routemaster "Ding Ding" sound are planned for 2025." tfl.gov.uk/corporate/pu...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Train Omnibus Tram Staff Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 11 - August 1923) clipping:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 13, 2025
A cartoon shows a congested London street with traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians. A man in the middle has a speech bubble saying, "i want to catch my train!" The footpaths remain clear. pic.twitter.com/QtcMdjg4w7
Vy Buss in Norway has ordered three Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric buses for routes in Slemmestad, Oslo, marking the model’s Nordic debut. The zero-emission buses, arriving in July 2025, feature extra insulation, snow chain drawers, and anti-elk lights.https://t.co/U1jwcbgc8d pic.twitter.com/JJ6Ku7mC33
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 14, 2025
London Transport's Pennyfare Staff Magazine (Vol. 1, No. 6 - June 1934) clipping:
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) February 15, 2025
The LT Board decided on new colour schemes: Red for Central Buses, Tramways, Underground, and Circle trains, and Green for Country Omnibuses and Coaches, marked "London Transport" & "Green Line". pic.twitter.com/sWcql6PGFk
Surrey Quays station improvements, due by summer 2026, will provide step-free access to both platforms and a new entrance, easing congestion. Upgrades to the Windrush line will increase capacity, supporting 14,000 new homes and local development. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/major-i...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Go-Ahead has ordered 25 Volvo BZL Electric buses for London. The 9.7m single-deck buses will meet TfL specs, featuring 376kWh batteries and regenerative braking. This supports Go-Ahead's sustainability goals by replacing older diesel and hybrid buses. www.volvobuses.com/en/news-stor...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: #Driverless #Trains Study as Part of the #TfL Funding Bailout The requested report is attached. Some info is withheld under #FOI exemptions for security, commercial, and safety reasons. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: Bus Station Accommodation Guidance This document outlines guidance on #TfL Bus Infrastructure and key components for designing bus stations and stands, with further details in the Design Guidelines. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) February 21, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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