LBSL intends to enter into a new contract for the following route with the operator listed below:
Route 339
Retained by: Stagecoach Lea Interchange
Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR): 12
Vehicles: Electric single deck
Contract Start Date: 23rd October 2027
Contract End Date: 20th October 2034
The current make and model of the electric single-decker buses used on the route is the Optare/Switch Mobility Metrocity EV. It remains uncertain whether these will be retained or replaced, so we will have to wait and see in due course.
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Thameslink will replace more than 60,000 ‘ironing-board’ seat cushions across its 115 trains from 2027. New spring and memory foam cushions, winged backrests and seat-back tables aim to make journeys more comfortable for passengers across the network.https://t.co/P2hcfwCmzW pic.twitter.com/M9YqMAnL8l
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 10, 2026
Alstom and TransPennine Express have signed €1.2bn contracts for 29 British-built battery-electric trains, due from 2032. The fleet will support the Transpennine Route Upgrade, cut emissions, improve passenger journeys and support thousands of UK jobs.https://t.co/G3MzZCI4dQ pic.twitter.com/lTo62G0Lhi
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 11, 2026
Transport for London is marking 100 years of the Northern line extension to Morden with a family-friendly treasure hunt on 12 September. The route will showcase seven Charles Holden-designed stations and the extension's role in transforming south London's economy and communities.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) September 9, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Great Western Railway has named its newest plush dragon Brunella after a competition attracted thousands of entries. Chosen by railway historian @MrTimDunn, the name references Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The limited-edition dragon costs £32.https://t.co/Bicj7nz493 pic.twitter.com/zEaWpe7iCj
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 9, 2026
🌿⦵ TfL has unveiled an updated environmental plan with more than 70 actions to cut emissions, improve biodiversity and strengthen London’s transport network against climate risks, including flooding and extreme weather, while improving resilience and reliability for passengers across the capital.
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) September 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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🇭🇰 Citybus and PolyU have signed an MoU to pilot XR-based simulated driving training for bus captains in Hong Kong. The system recreates challenging road scenarios and analyses performance, with the aim of improving training and road safety across the city’s transport network. pic.twitter.com/ZKqoAp7sHG
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 10, 2026
Transport for London Freedom of Information release: TfL published papers on proposed W12, W13 and W14 changes. Proposals were considered in January 2023, with contracts due to start in September 2024. Options included W12 and W13 restructuring and W14 withdrawal. tfl.gov.uk/corporate/tr...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) September 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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🇭🇰 Volvo Buses has launched its BZL DD Electric double-decker in Hong Kong, featuring MCV bodywork, zero tailpipe emissions and a 6x2 tri-axle design. It supports overnight or fast charging up to 250kW, offering flexibility for operators in urban service.https://t.co/tSj5hKwBpa pic.twitter.com/X9wuxHDAgk
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 10, 2026
🇺🇸 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority will seek bids for 650 new CNG buses, its largest single fleet upgrade since 2013. The buses will replace ageing vehicles, improve reliability and reduce emissions. Proposals are due by 19 October 2026. www.mta.info/press-releas...
— CLondoner92 (@clondoner92.bsky.social) September 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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A £1bn investment will fund 29 British-built battery-electric trains for TransPennine Express. Built by Alstom in Derby from 2028, the fleet will cut journey times, boost northern route capacity by 30% and support almost 6,000 UK supply chain jobs before entering service in 2034. pic.twitter.com/y0zt8uhSxc
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 10, 2026
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations have opened new step-free routes, improving accessibility for thousands of passengers. More than a third of Tube stations and over half of London Overground stations are now step-free, with further improvements planned across the network. pic.twitter.com/SPld6o3xnW
— CLondoner92 (@CLondoner92) September 11, 2026
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