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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

London Bus Tender Awards: Existing Single-Deck Diesel Buses to Continue on Routes 246, 352, 354, 356, and K2.

Transport for London (TfL) has announced in a London Bus Tender Awards that routes 246, 352, 354, 356, and K2 will continue to use existing single-deck diesel buses as part of the contract renewal.

LBSL intends to enter into a new contract for the following route with the operator listed below:

Route 246
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 5
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 20th September 2025
Contract End Date: 22nd September 2028

Route 352
Current Operator: Go-Ahead Metrobus
New Operator: Go-Ahead London Central
PVR: 6
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 20th September 2025
Contract End Date: 22nd September 2028

Route 354
Current Operator: Metrobus
New Operator: London Central
PVR: 5
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 20th September 2025
Contract End Date: 22nd September 2028

Route 356
Retained by: Stagecoach Selkent
PVR: 8
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 13th September 2025
Contract End Date: 15th September 2028

Route K2
Retained by: London United (currently transitioning to First Bus)
PVR: 11
Vehicles: Existing diesel single deck
Contract Start Date: 20th September 2025
Contract End Date: 22nd September 2028

The diesel vehicles detailed above will meet Euro VI emissions standards.

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The new Bee Network map shows high-frequency bus and tram routes in Greater Manchester, with services every 12 minutes or less. From 23rd March, contactless payments and fare caps will improve access, flexibility, and convenience for passengers. news.tfgm.com/press-releas...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM

#Transport for #London's new free #Cycle Shuttle service will run through the #Silvertown Tunnel from 7 April 2025, every 12 minutes from 06:30-21:30. It connects Silvertown and North #Greenwich, carrying various bikes. The service is free for at least a year. tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/tfl-con...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM

Pennyfare (Vol. 1, No. 8 - August 1934) clipping: The 73-seater trolleybus had an all-metal body, rear entrance, and moquette seats. The "Q" bus, with a front platform and 120 h.p. petrol engine, accommodated 60 passengers, featuring aluminium seats and a polished interior.

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release: Historical Tube Maps (2010 - 2025/present day) in PDF format tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM

A trial of #Wrightbus hydrogen buses for Sizewell C workers has begun in #Suffolk. If successful, it could lead to 150 #hydrogen #buses, creating the UK's largest fleet. The project supports decarbonisation, creates #UK jobs, and boosts the hydrogen economy. wrightbus.com/en-gb/Sizewe...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Post by CRRC Corporation Ltd. on LinkedIn: At SITCE, CRRC unveiled a 12-metre, three-door electric double-decker bus for urban commuting. It features CATL’s lithium iron phosphate battery and solar panels on the roof, recovering up to 4 kW of energy. www.linkedin.com/posts/crrc-c...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM

#Southeastern and #Hornby unveiled the Railway 200 ‘Javelin’ high-speed #train at #Margate to celebrate the 200th anniversary of #UK passenger rail. The special livery highlights Kent's landmarks. Over 15 million journeys were made in the last year. newsroom.southeasternrailway.co.uk/news/big-tra...

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— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) March 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM

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