tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post8705905315715646113..comments2024-03-18T23:11:58.780+00:00Comments on Plymothian Transit: Snippetsdidbygrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01858408719372985035noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-61166159678489604112015-09-24T16:12:43.072+01:002015-09-24T16:12:43.072+01:00Something playing a big part in the delays and pro...Something playing a big part in the delays and problems on the buses, and traffic on general, are the amount of roadworks, many of which are on main roads and trunk routes<br />SC 1 - Delayed due to the roadworks on Mutley Plain's junction with North Hill<br />SC 2 - Issues on The Embankment may have a knock on effect on this service (especially at peak times)<br />SC 3 - As 2, but also effected by knock on effects of roadworks on Haye Road just after the roundabout<br />CB 5/5A - Effected at Elburton by Haye Road issue, and also effected by The Embankment issue (especially at peak times)<br />TT 7D - Effected by Embankment issues<br />CB 8/9 and 23/24 - Delayed due to the roadworks on Mutley Plain's junction with North Hill with knock on effects to 23/24<br />CB 10/11/12 - Possible knock on effects of Outland Road closure and traffic build up on diversion routes<br />CB 14 - As 5/5A, but effected by the other set of works on Haye Road as well<br />CB 16 - As 10/11/12<br />TT 18 - As CB 5/5A<br />TT 19 - Effected by Embankment issue<br />CB 20/20A - Effected by Embankment Issue<br />CB 21/21A - Effected by Embankment Issue and knock on effects of Outland Road diverted traffic<br />CB 25 - Could be effected by North Hill build up at Peak times<br />CB 27/28/28A/28B - Delayed by Mutley Plain issue<br />CB 32 - Delayed by Outland Road diversions and North Hill build up from Mutley<br />CB 34 - Delayed due to delays on 27, and also due to diversion because of Outland Road Closure<br />CB 35/35A/61/62 - All delayed due to Mutley Plain (these interwork)<br />CB 36 - Possible delays due to traffic build up<br />CB 40/41 - As 35<br />CB 42/A/B/C - As 35<br />CB 44 - As 35<br />CB 46 - Diverted due to Outland Road<br />CB 50 - Delayed due to Embankment issue<br />SC 100/101 - As CB 46<br />SC 200 - As CB 50<br />Every service across all operators networks are badly effected by too many roadworks at the same time in busy places. However, this is not to say this is the answer to all the delay problems, but in my opinion it is a big factor.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-47390232553728769082015-09-24T16:07:28.519+01:002015-09-24T16:07:28.519+01:00 The only 78 I have seen was a small Solo with no ... The only 78 I have seen was a small Solo with no destination display and no passengers. The 74 is usually short Darts (MPD), with a longer one for the school-time journey from Callington - and presumable to Callington in the morning. Some in all red with flash, some in the old red and white.keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-49070271543316799812015-09-24T14:28:58.031+01:002015-09-24T14:28:58.031+01:00You're right, the 5/5A is awful, always seem t...You're right, the 5/5A is awful, always seem to be leaving together whenever I've seen!!<br /><br />20/A has been a mix of Solos and MPDs. Enviros definitely seem to have gone on 8/9/23/24.<br />The 73 and 75 interwork with the 11;it goes 11 - 75 - 11 then 11 - 73 - 11 providing links to Plymouth. These tend to be SPD types. The 74 and 78 interwork with the 79/79a in Callington which are always big Solo's . <br />Small buses on 20 are silly . Too small in capacity . Solos ridiculous , why they took the Enviro's off and instead putting Solos is just mad. The Enviro's are good at high speed roads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-4280896134720171502015-09-24T10:37:19.787+01:002015-09-24T10:37:19.787+01:00The vast majority of the time the 78 is one of the...The vast majority of the time the 78 is one of the Go Cornwall Greyhounds. Only once or twice have I seen an old dart being used. This was hen the route was first introduced. It appears to be the most reliable route CityBus run in Cornwall though.<br /><br />The 74 appears to be the same. Although as I never have a need to go to Liskeard, I never really pay attention to when it leaves or what type of bus is being used.GEJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-84270570416758213522015-09-24T07:51:07.231+01:002015-09-24T07:51:07.231+01:00It was chaos on Royal Parade long before buses sto...It was chaos on Royal Parade long before buses stopped using the bus station. How the council thought adding two new bus stops would solve the problems is any bodies guess.<br /><br />GEJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-21450587292878866852015-09-23T23:22:24.743+01:002015-09-23T23:22:24.743+01:00Observations:
5/5A - Following on from Anon 23/09/...Observations:<br />5/5A - Following on from Anon 23/09/15 21:11 - There has been huge problems throughout the day all week on 5/5A. The 5.15pm 5A off town today left at 5.31pm, and 5.30pm 5 off town left at 5.32pm! Last week, so it was happening prior to the route change too, a 4A was 30mins late. Yes we can blame the Embankment issue for some of the issue especially surrounding early morning and afternoon rush hours, but this is not the whole issue surely. I walked from Morrisons to Prince Rock this morning, about 15mins, and was not over taken by any 5 or 5A, and thta was at 9.25am ish. I then jumps on a 14, which was nice and made a change (nice to see it pick up so many passengers through the Prince Rock/Cattedown section too), moreless full seating by the time it got back to Exeter Street.<br />20A - Another oddity since the changes the emergence of 206 and 209 on the 20A service, understand small buses through narrow Woodford, but its a busy route at times, and not sure how good these are on the run up to Lee Mill.<br />8/9 & 23/24 - I know these services interwork, seems to be 90% Enviro 200s<br />51A - I thought this had become a double decker route, but only seen Citarios this week, or is 51 DD and 51A single deckers<br /><br />Buses<br />503 - Now in full red flash<br />504 - Still Blue<br />501 and 502 - Still plain red<br />If 206-209 are working in Plymouth (and 223 has been on Plymouth work) what is operating the Go Cornwall Roads these are branded for?<br />Anyone know what regularly turns up on route 73, 74, 75 and 78?<br />Saw 66 working a 21A yesterdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-30733558070393315472015-09-23T21:11:38.780+01:002015-09-23T21:11:38.780+01:00the new bus stops don't seem to be helping the...the new bus stops don't seem to be helping the problems with buses running to time the 5/5a service seems to be running 20-25 minutes late since timetable change on the 20th, at least one was late because the driver was following the pre change route, and then said it was city buses fault for changing the routes , lack off training from the top ????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-7587867189811827402015-09-22T16:29:12.779+01:002015-09-22T16:29:12.779+01:00They don't need permission. But hey just need ...They don't need permission. But hey just need to run duplicates which requires no authorisation, permission or dispensation...just the will to assist the customers left wanting when they finally achieved their goal of getting hold of the Torpoint route when they started competing with First on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-27630162218960747082015-09-21T10:58:38.147+01:002015-09-21T10:58:38.147+01:00If the withdrawal of First has left Plymouth CityB...If the withdrawal of First has left Plymouth CityBus struggling to cope with the Torpoint passenger traffic, would it be possible to ask the Traffic Commissioner for permission to operate short-notice extra journeys until they can put together and register a permanent timetable? <br /><br />In the meantime I am pleased A-Line have stepped in to meet a particular transport need in the area and I hope people in Torpoint support it in the best way possible - by actually using it. Juliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-50166078061878064892015-09-21T08:04:13.241+01:002015-09-21T08:04:13.241+01:00No need to be rude. I think that is personal slur...No need to be rude. I think that is personal slur. He is only trying to give his opinion like everyone else!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-56239462830785383932015-09-20T15:50:18.456+01:002015-09-20T15:50:18.456+01:00I am sure it was a very good school - but how come...I am sure it was a very good school - but how come they didn't catch you bunking off English lessons?Keithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-78565573191370185302015-09-18T19:33:24.621+01:002015-09-18T19:33:24.621+01:00sorry wrong aline coaches cant stand citybus ,cous...sorry wrong aline coaches cant stand citybus ,couse citybus tried to push them out off torpoint ,so aline got to do school ruuns in saltash and looe and torpoint ,witch city bus took 2 school runs off aline in torpoint //// aline has had millbrook route<br />for .many .years even when first bus was there in torpoint <br />I think ur find aline coaches and first bus where close there used to work to gether <br />I no the owner off aline went school with him so I now what I takeing about <br />and city bus has stiched torpoint people ,so why would any one want uses them to ride few stops in torpoint <br />when aline step in sort there mess out ,ever one nows the owner <br />and I can tell u anonymous ur post is all lies aline coaches have never formed any partenership at tall with citybus <br />citybus tried everthing there could do shut aline coaches down even tried to buy them out <br />the bus routes that aline coaches have built up from nothing are millbrook to cremyll , .millbrook to torpoint twice a day ,and the new town route <br /> ,citybus see aline coaches has a risk <br />sorry gramham but I now the owner off aline coaches it is father and son company ,I went to school with the son and speak to son all the time in torpoint <br />I was gone tell u about this was on face book but u bet me two it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-83226834601048639942015-09-18T19:26:28.484+01:002015-09-18T19:26:28.484+01:00ive seen up by the park and ride by derriford alon...ive seen up by the park and ride by derriford along to the factory's had some bus stops smashed aswell! who ever did this could of not only targeted the estover area that nightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-59389399251148518592015-09-18T13:23:16.764+01:002015-09-18T13:23:16.764+01:00A good move for Aline. They have already formed a ...A good move for Aline. They have already formed a good partnership with PCB in and around Millbrook and this looks like its set to continue in Torpoint. With PCB amendments for the 32 due by the end of the year this will provide Torpoint residents with an excellent bus service. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11828686.post-35707384942602818402015-09-18T08:11:40.209+01:002015-09-18T08:11:40.209+01:00Is that one of the former Hong Kong Darts? Enginee...Is that one of the former Hong Kong Darts? Engineer's nightmare! Stevenoreply@blogger.com