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Service 425: Service History

Service 425 (1990–1999)

Operated by Midland Red West Limited

Service 425 introduced by Midland Red West Limited on Saturday 24th March 1990, running between Worcester, Bransford, Alfrick and Bishops Frome, under contract from Hereford & Worcester County Council. The service ran on Saturdays only with one return journey from Worcester to Bishops Frome in the morning, and one journey from Worcesterto Bishops Frome in the afternoon.

On Saturday 29th August 1992, the route change to run run via Smith End Green, Leigh Sinton and Cradley between Bransford and Acton Green, and the morning return journey now operated only in one direction, towards Worcester. There was a minor change on Saturday 23rd April 1994 with adjustments to the times, but the route remained the same.

The service was withdrawn on Monday 21st February 2000 and replaced, in part, by Service 421.

Route Summary

  • Mar 1990–Aug 1992
  • Worcester
  • Rushwick
  • Bransford
  • Alfrick Pound
  • Longley Green
  • Suckley
  • Acton Green
  • Bishops Frome
  • Aug 1992–Feb 2000
  • Worcester
  • Rushwick
  • Bransford
  • Smith End Green
  • Leigh Sinton
  • Storridge
  • Cradley
  • Acton Green
  • Bishops Frome
  • Fromes Hill

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Timetable Archive

New March1990Worcester ↔ Suckley ↔ Bishops Frome
August1992Worcester ↔ Cradley ↔ Bishops Frome ↔ Fromes Hill
October1998Worcester ↔ Suckley ↔ Bishops Frome ↔ Fromes HillWithdrawn Feb 2000