Express380
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Well this is giving one of the mini buses a stretch if it's true! Image of 54113 tracking on a Lands End route.
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Well this is giving one of the mini buses a stretch if it's true! Image of 54113 tracking on a Lands End route.
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Goldfish62
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One was on the U4 a week or so ago!
I'm here now
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That was for some storm shuttle I think (low hanging branches probably)…
Cheers Drive
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I saw this in Penzance doing a 1 to lands end in market Jew street
Airfrance_A318
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Yes. I am going to try head down this weekend. Fingers crossed it stays out!
DaveHarries
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I have just been looking at the agenda for Somerset Council's Bus Advisory Board at which any changes proposed are mentioned as part of the meeting. Going by the changes proposed for 05th April 2026 it would seem that First have decided to merge Taunton town routes 1, 4 & 6 into one route (Service 1) although I can't see why. The Eastwick Road section of route 1 will also be dropped which may not go down too well but perhaps someone else will step in to provide a replacement for Eastwick Road.
Changes also in the pipeline for Service 14 (Bridgwater) (revised timetable and possibly a revised route "in the Durleigh Road area to incorporate a section of route that used to be served by this service" as well as routes 25, 54, 126, 173, 174, 374, 375 & 376 (timetables only: no route changes). Tender results also pending for Services 14 & 126. There are also changes also in the pipeline for the Yeovil area routes.
Link to changes from the agenda of the B.A.B which also incorporates a few changes from Hatch Green:
I somehow find myself wondering how First will thread routes 1, 4 & 6 into a single route without perhaps some confusion among passengers: we will see.
HTIOI,
Dave
Changes also in the pipeline for Service 14 (Bridgwater) (revised timetable and possibly a revised route "in the Durleigh Road area to incorporate a section of route that used to be served by this service" as well as routes 25, 54, 126, 173, 174, 374, 375 & 376 (timetables only: no route changes). Tender results also pending for Services 14 & 126. There are also changes also in the pipeline for the Yeovil area routes.
Link to changes from the agenda of the B.A.B which also incorporates a few changes from Hatch Green:
I somehow find myself wondering how First will thread routes 1, 4 & 6 into a single route without perhaps some confusion among passengers: we will see.
HTIOI,
Dave
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Citistar
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I'm guessing that they're trying to reduce the number of trips in and out of the traffic hotspot of Taunton town centre. From the fairly vague description, i would propose that the 1 runs as current up to Priorswood Road (after looping the estate), then left at the A358 roundabout, over the railway, across at the next roundabout, then left on to Hamilton Road to take up the 4 route to the Lane Estate loop, returning the same junction and then heading off down Wordsworth Road to run the 6 loop and back in to town.
If this is correct, it will take a painfully long time to get in from the Wellsprings end of the 1 route to the town centre.
YorkRailFan
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E200MMC 44951 has moved to First Portsmouth, reportedly to replace older E200s. Perhaps a new home for some more of the Kernow E200MMCs?
TheGrandWazoo
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Two of them replacing 44916/7
Was covered on the previous page
YorkRailFan
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I believe 44952 is the other one.
Rutland Road
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Looks like introduction of across-town routes, perhaps a 1A and a 1B, where a bus arriving back at Taunton Parade on the existing route 1 continues as a route 4. 30 minutes later a currently terminating 1 continues as a route 6 and soforth alternating. Combined PVR of 3, same as now where route 1 has a PVR of 2 and routes 4 & 6 share the same bus alternating. Makes direct journeys such as Hamilton Road to Railway Station possible, presumably with a single fare.
Lizard1324
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Has it been announced who will run the truro park and ride yet from the 15th Feb. Is first keeping it or is go cornwall running it
I’ve just acquired the rare First Kernow Summer 2020 timetable off eBay. The original post tender loss timetable which of course never happened
Interesting that they were planning on running the 35 & 47 on a commercial basis
The 91 would have been every 30 minutes as well
Interesting that they were planning on running the 35 & 47 on a commercial basis
The 91 would have been every 30 minutes as well
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Jamesbus80
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Probably the wrong thread (as it is now a First Solent bus) but 44951 entered service from Hilsea depot today on route 22, in full Kernow Green with an old pink f symbol on the front.
Source - private photo on Facebook
Source - private photo on Facebook
But didn't last the day; replaced by 44917. Hopefully teething troubles.
Airbag collapsed under the front offside.
Jamesbus80
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It was back out on a round of route 2 this evening - private photo on Facebook again of it at The Hard / evidence on BusTimes. Hopefully, all is well!
YorkRailFan
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Driver Trainer B7RLE 66943 has moved to First South Yorkshire (Olive Grove).
Seems Truroian has been sold to Go Ahead. Transfer is on 15th Feb. Source Plymothian Transit http://www.plymothiantransit.com/2026/01/go-ahead-truronian.html?m=1
davedorset
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So first question being will vehicles be included?
To my knowledge unless i'm wrong.... these are the vehicles they currently have and i imagine they will transfer over as can't think these would be used else where in First?
| 20808 | 260ERY | VOLVO | B9R | PANTHER |
| 23651 | XFF283 | SCANIA | K360 EB4X2L1 | LEVANTE |
| 23652 | 481FPO | SCANIA | K360 EB4X2L1 | LEVANTE |
| 23653 | Y24TRU | SCANIA | K360 EB4X2L1 | LEVANTE |
| 23654 | UHW661 | SCANIA | K360 EB4X2L1 | LEVANTE |
| 23655 | WSV409 | SCANIA | K360 EB4X2L1 | LEVANTE |
| 24212 | BF73CCD | MERCEDES | TOURISMO | TOURISMO |
| 24270 | BF21EOC | MERCEDES | TOURISMO | TOURISMO |
| 24274 | BF21EOJ | MERCEDES | TOURISMO | TOURISMO |
| 24275 | BF21EOK | MERCEDES | TOURISMO | TOURISMO |
| 24276 | BF21EOL | MERCEDES | TOURISMO | TOURISMO |
Whiteway215
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20808 has gone to Eastern Counties for contract work and is now registered YN62GYR. 23655 is now registered BK15AUY and together with 23654 has passed to Ensign. Both of these are now ‘in preparation’ but whether that is for resale or for transferring within First is not known.
Lynford1976
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What's the current situation with Penzance (Long Rock) depot? Weren't First building a new depot? Is that now finished?
TheGrandWazoo
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Cornwall Council were building it, not First
Lynford1976
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Of course - thanks.
Plus the 3 Flix coaches 27001-27003
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I am now advised only the Flix coaches will be joining Go South West
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buscoaster
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The Flix coaches will be remaining with First, running out of Truronian but as a First operation.
Murray J
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Are you sure? The depot and Truronian itself are being sold to Go-Ahead, unless solely the Flixbus vehicles are staying in Cornwall and being outstationed somewhere this doesn't make sense, First aren't going to run a contract at a Go-Ahead owned company.