Re: *Rail replacement Bus* York to Whitby

On Nov 17, 10:22 am, D7666 <d7...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Are there any other instances of TOCS running buses in their own right
and not using existing services by other operators over routes not
served by rail?

Since First took over Thameslink and WAGN, and FCC replacement buses
from the FCC/TL part of the business run to GN stations for London
passengers. Fortuneately those events are few - there was one Sunday
about 3-4 weeks ago.

There were of course other buses connecting with FCC/TL operated 319s
for the GNER business for several weekends this year - those are a
different case - but again fit your question.


Ummm I've just re-read through the thread and OP started off with
''rail replacement'' buses - and this is the subject of my reply.

However, am I right it is a more general question not about
replacement buses.

In which case Luton still counts - as other have pointed out VT99 -
and somethign else. I'm not sure with the current rail franchise - but
the airport shuttle bus between LAP and LTN is AFAIK also a rail
operator responsibility. It certainly was under the GoVia held TL
franchise and I don't recall seeing any change. But I'm unsure who
exactly contracts or specifies what to who.

--
Nick


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Nick
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