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I can't see any Midland Red connection with this post, but it may still be of interest to some.

Last week was Imberbus 2024 and my employer, Stagecoach West, had an involvement for the first time. The event has traditionally been run with Routemasters, but modern buses are also on site to provide ...

Spotted 2 more ageing First E400s heading up the M5 towards Worcester this morning. Both in Olympia livery.

ANDREW wrote: ↑

13:55 Tuesday 20th August 2024

I have been told that Astons will continue to work the 19 and 332 routes.

Correct. It fits in nicely around the school work, and it pays nicely too!

About an hour ago I was heading south on the M5 near Tewkesbury and there was a convoy of 4 First Envio200s heading north towards Worcester. It looked like a Worcester driver in one of them, but hard to be sure at that speed.

I believe the PVR for double-decks will be about 15.

So, now that over 200 people have read this post and seen the service updates... what do people think?

Just gone live on First’s website…

https://news-wew.firstbus.co.uk/news/wo ... -sept-2024

Thanks Tim, I've updated the website database with the known information.

I've just seen photos on Social Media of unrestored SOS CON with registration HA9483 parked at the Transport Museum, Wythall. Since starting my new job, almost 3-years ago now, I've not been keeping up to date with happenings there, so this was a bit of a surprise.

Anyone able to bring me up to ...

I would love to see the 144 extended back into Birmingham, back where it all started well over 100 years ago now. However, it wont be happening any time soon. Under the ownership of First, the Worcester network has been cut back so far that it will take years to recover to a point where a big ...