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Post by SF07 on Mar 18, 2014 19:32:03 GMT 1
It's taken them a while, but Stagecoach Manchester have finally embraced the world of Twitter. They can be found @stagecoachgm and will cover both the Manchester and Wigan areas. |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Mar 30, 2014 1:08:54 GMT 1
I wonder how many bus operators are on Twitter? I only know of a few on Facebook, such as JPT and Metrobus.
When Stagecoach Manchester receive their 29 Euro-6 E400s later this year, these will seem a retrograde step after all their E400Hs recently!
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Post by SF07 on Mar 30, 2014 21:29:33 GMT 1
I think in terms of companies operating in Greater Manchester, there's Arriva, Cumfybus, First (Manchester & WY), High Peak, Network Warrington, Rosso, Stagecoach and Transdev plus TfGM and Metrolink.
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Post by SF07 on Mar 31, 2014 20:33:51 GMT 1
It's being reported that Stagecoach will be stepping more into First territory with a new service 38 registered for mid-May with the suggested route being between Farnworth and MRI via Little Hulton, Walkden, Swinton and Manchester city centre.
PC0003681/361 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
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Starting Point: Manchester
Finish Point: Farnworth
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Service Number: 38
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 18-MAY-2014
Other Details: Service introduced
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Post by michael1971 on Mar 31, 2014 20:50:41 GMT 1
It's being reported that Stagecoach will be stepping more into First territory with a new service 38 registered for mid-May with the suggested route being between Farnworth and MRI via Little Hulton, Walkden, Swinton and Manchester city centre. PC0003681/361 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS Registration Accepted Starting Point: Manchester Finish Point: Farnworth Via: Service Number: 38 Service Type: Normal Stopping Effective Date: 18-MAY-2014 Other Details: Service introduced i knew this would happen |
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Post by driver6540 on Mar 31, 2014 22:47:42 GMT 1
I wonder how many bus operators are on Twitter? I only know of a few on Facebook, such as JPT and Metrobus. When Stagecoach Manchester receive their 29 Euro-6 E400s later this year, these will seem a retrograde step after all their E400Hs recently! No, No, Metroline, these new E400's will be a massive improvement on the silly half milk float/half car engine powered E400H monstrosity's that's been inflicted upon us as of late. Remember, Proper Diesel engine=proper sound=proper bus. |
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Post by SF07 on Apr 2, 2014 18:06:25 GMT 1
Price war on Wilmslow Road, as Magic Bus are now also offering £1 single fares on the 142 and 143 until 28 June 2014 |
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Post by SF07 on Apr 7, 2014 22:02:58 GMT 1
Stagecoach have followed up the £1 single fares on Wilmslow Road by offering the same deal between Pendleton and Manchester on services 32, 50 and X34 until the end of June
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Post by Steve Macz403 on Apr 9, 2014 21:29:42 GMT 1
Price war on Wilmslow Road, as Magic Bus are now also offering £1 single fares on the 142 and 143 until 28 June 2014 its ashamed they didnt offer something like this, when i was a student in Manchester. i would have welcomed this, my days going up and down Wilmslow road paying different fares for Stagecoach Manchester , what was finglands and stagecoach magic bus.  |
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Post by SF07 on Apr 24, 2014 22:18:00 GMT 1
Details of the 38 service are mentioned in the Forthcoming Changes to the Bus Network document for next week's TfGM Committee meeting. Buses will run every 12 mins Monday-Saturday daytime, every 20 mins Sunday daytime and Monday-Saturday evenings until 2130 and every 30 mins Sunday evenings from 1830 and Monday-Saturday evenings from 2130. Also, Stagecoach will introduce an hourly service on Friday/Saturday evenings and Sundays on the X34 with most journeys running Leigh-Manchester with some journeys running to/from Lowton. Both changes will take place on 18 May 2014. www.transportforgreatermanchestercommittee.gov.uk/tfgmc/download/downloads/id/4824/item_06_forthcoming_changes_to_the_bus_network |
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Post by SF07 on Apr 25, 2014 18:32:52 GMT 1
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Post by SF07 on May 15, 2014 19:37:28 GMT 1
Stagecoach finally promoting their new 38 service, which starts on Sunday, on Twitter and their website. Confirmation that the service will be using branded buses with free Wi-Fi, along with a promotional offer of a £10 weekly Megarider ticket when bought on the 38 route. First Manchester have responded by offering a similar £10 weekly ticket along the route. www.stagecoachbus.com/New%20Service%2038.aspx |
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Post by SF07 on Aug 21, 2014 20:13:16 GMT 1
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Aug 30, 2014 19:22:26 GMT 1
Now that the CMA have cleared the JPT takeover, I wonder whether any new cross-city services will be introduced. For example, could Chorlton area routes 85 and 86 be extended to Middleton and NMGH to replace routes 112 and 118?
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Post by michael1971 on Dec 9, 2014 17:20:07 GMT 1
new bus 10401/2 noted on delivery from weekly news i get 17493 in stagecoach corporate livery
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Dec 20, 2014 22:53:56 GMT 1
new bus 10401/2 noted on delivery from weekly news i get 17493 in stagecoach corporate livery This is good that deliveries have now started. I reckon on waiting until February to ride one, with a Metrolink tram to the refurbished Victoria Station stop. I had planned to ride an E40D-MMC next Saturday with Metrolink to the Airport, but then advanced my Airport ride to 3 weeks ago. Just as well really! Also on Monday 8th December I rode MagicBus Trident 17619 on route 197! |
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Post by michael1971 on Dec 21, 2014 9:45:52 GMT 1
new bus 10401/2 noted on delivery from weekly news i get 17493 in stagecoach corporate livery This is good that deliveries have now started. I reckon on waiting until February to ride one, with a Metrolink tram to the refurbished Victoria Station stop. I had planned to ride an E40D-MMC next Saturday with Metrolink to the Airport, but then advanced my Airport ride to 3 weeks ago. Just as well really! Also on Monday 8th December I rode MagicBus Trident 17619 on route 197! 10401 to 10409 now stored at Sharston 17497 in stagecoach livery with 17501 i do not think it will return due to de roofing |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Dec 21, 2014 22:00:00 GMT 1
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Post by A1YBG on Dec 21, 2014 23:20:36 GMT 1
10401 is now in service was on x41.
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Post by SF07 on Dec 22, 2014 12:06:04 GMT 1
Stagecoach re-tweeted the same photo this morning. |
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Post by SF07 on Dec 22, 2014 21:19:43 GMT 1
Stagecoach will be putting fares in the North Manchester and Wigan areas from 4 January 2015. The day and weekly tickets for North Manchester services will go up by 50p with the Middleton Dayrider ticket set to cost £2.50 and the Middletonrider weekly ticket going up to £9.50. These tickets are valid on the whole routes of 80, 88/88A, 89/89A, 112/113, 115/116, 118, 131 and 156 plus the 149 between Manchester and Moston only. www.stagecoachbus.com/Middleton%20Fares%20from%204%20Jan%202015.aspxMeanwhile, in Wigan, fares will also be going up from the same date. The Wigan Dayrider ticket goes up 20p to £3.00 with the Concessionary Dayrider going up 10p to £1.50. The Wiganrider weekly ticket goes up 50p to £11.50, while the Easyrider child weekly ticket goes up 25p to £5.75 www.stagecoachbus.com/Copy%201%20of%20Copy%20%20of%20Wiganfares.aspxThe fares for the main Stagecoach Manchester network remain unchanged. |
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Post by SF07 on Jan 1, 2015 23:04:25 GMT 1
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Post by SF07 on Jan 5, 2015 20:01:43 GMT 1
Changes to several services scheduled for 25 January with the main changes taking place in Reddish, North Manchester and Wigan. The 317 is being withdrawn in Stockport and partly replaced by re-routed 7 and extended 205 service, while the new 329 services replaces the northern half of the 328 and 374 routes. Meanwhile, changes to former Bluebird and JPT services with the 80 withdrawn completely, while most journeys on the 77 are withdrawn and partly replaced by re-routed 76 and 78 services, with those journeys re-numbered 76A and 74 respectively. Meanwhile, some journeys on the 112 are re-routed to Alkrington instead of Middleton (numbered 114) and the 118 will be reduced between White Moss and North Manchester General Hospital. Also, change to Stagecoach in Wigan service 32, which will be reduced to hourly during weekday off-peak and Saturdays. Full changes to Stagecoach Manchester and Wigan services: - 7 - Re-routed via Portwood and Dane Bank replacing service 317. Some early morning journeys re-timed
- 11/1A - Times changed.
- 23/23A - Times changed.
- 32 - Service curtailed to run hourly during Mon-Sat off-peak period. Peak time journeys re-timed.
- 38 - Times changed.
- 76 - Some journeys re-numbered 76A and re-routed via Amos Avenue and Scotland Hall Road, replacing service 77.
- 77 - Daytime service withdrawn. Early morning weekday journeys remain
- 78 - Re-numbered 74 and re-routed via Amos Avenue and Scotland Hall Road.
- 80 - Withdrawn
- 84 - Re-routed via Hardy Lane following completion of Metrolink work.
- 101 - Times changed.
- 104/105 - Times changed.
- 108/109 - Times changed.
- 111 - Times changed.
- 112 - Some journeys re-numbered 114 and re-routed to serve Alkrington instead of Middleton. Services 112 and 114 will run every 20 mins each.
- 113 - Times changed.
- 118 - Times changed with service reduced between White Moss and NMGH to every 20 mins.
- 145 - Re-routed via Mauldeth Road instead of Egerton Road
- 150/151 - No longer operated by Stagecoach (151 operated by Stotts)
- 152 - Withdrawn
- 191 - Service to serve all stops between Stockport and Hazel Grove and re-routed via Stepping Hill Hospital
- 205 - Mon-Sat daytime service extended from Dane Bank to Denton, partly replacing service 317.
- 313 - Times changed
- 317 - Withdrawn and partly replaced by services 7, 205 and 347.
- 328 - Route split into two sections with Stockport-Reddish section re-numbered 329.
- 329 - New service between Stockport and Reddish via Marbury Road, partly replacing services 328 and 374.
- 368 - Most journeys to run between Stockport and Wythenshawe only. Wythenshawe Hospital only served by early morning and evening journeys
- 369 - Times changed
- 370 - Times changed
- 374 - Route curtailed to Stockport-Hazel Grove only with Stockport-Reddish section replaced by 329.
- 378 - Mon-Sat daytime service between Stockport and Grove Lane curtailed to every 30 mins, continuing hourly to/from Wilmslow
- 446 - No longer operated by Stagecoach.
- 540 - Times changed.
- 600 - Saturday service curtailed to every 15 mins
- 610 - Mon-Sat daytime service withdrawn and partly replaced by re-routed 631/632
- 631/632 - Timetable and route revised and extended to serve Hawkley Hall and Tan House Drive. The revised route will also serve Mesnes Drive and Tyrer Avenue. Unfortunately, part of Poolstock Lane, Swan Meadow Road and Pool Street will no longer be served.
- 658 - Mon-Sat daytime service reduced to every 12 mins
- 673 - Stagecoach take over operation of service from Jim Stones
- X34 - The 0550 weekday journey from Lowton is re-timed
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Post by michael1971 on Feb 4, 2015 11:26:11 GMT 1
bus 17501 which was on loan to merseyside and was de-roofed has now officially transffered there on paper
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Post by SF07 on Feb 17, 2015 19:41:47 GMT 1
Stagecoach will be increasing their presence in the Oldham and Tameside areas by gaining some journeys on routes currently operated by First and Stotts (albeit some will be just evening and/or Sunday journeys).
PC0003681/414 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Oldham
Finish Point: Firwood Park
Via:
Service Number: 406
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced following award of tender
PC0003681/415 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Middleton
Finish Point: Oldham
Via:
Service Number: 64
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
PC0003681/416 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Clifton
Finish Point: Manchester
Via:
Service Number: 70
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
PC0003681/417 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Denshaw
Finish Point: Oldham
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Service Number: 407
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
PC0003681/418 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
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Starting Point: Oldham
Finish Point: Holts Estate
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Service Number: 81A
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introdcued
PC0003681/419 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
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Starting Point: Ashton
Finish Point: Broadoak
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Service Number: 232
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
PC0003681/420 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
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Starting Point: Ashton
Finish Point: Carrbrook
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Service Number: 348
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
PC0003681/421 - GREATER MANCHESTER BUSES SOUTH LTD T/A STAGECOACH MANCHESTER, HEAD OFFICE, HYDE ROAD, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER, M12 6JS
Registration Accepted
Starting Point: Stalybridge
Finish Point: Shaw
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Service Number: 408
Service Type: Normal Stopping
Effective Date: 12-APR-2015
Other Details: Service introduced
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