Service X8: Timetable Changes
23rd November 1985
Worcester Citibus Network LaunchedShow All
On Saturday 23rd November 1985, Midland Red (West) Limited replaced all Worcester City Local bus services (using “Wâ€-prefix route numbers, first introduced in 1928) with a new Worcester Citibus network of services operated with high-frequency Mercedes-Benz L608D minibuses. On the same date there are a number of significant service changes throughout the operating area.
- “Midland Express†Service X8 (Birmingham, Woodrow and Redditch) is extended to and from Redditch Town Centre and run via Redditch District Hospital, with journey times adjusted.
- New combined timetable for Service X8, Service 246, Service 247, Service 248 and Service 249 group of routes.