(08 Sep 2020, 9:54 am)Kuyoyo wrote [ -> ]Today marks the first day of operation of Sunderland's new School workings, and it appears the 821 on a morning drops onto 18s while the 820 drops on 16s.
The AM 939 also now drops onto 10/11 from Pennywell at 0831.
That explains why there's been a decker on the 18, which is pointless throughout the day, as it normally runs around empty... should of interworked with another service - not the 18.
I like how all Sunderland 3s now serve both gilley law and Farringdon keep it that way going forward
On VOSA today, 18/18A Sunderland timetable change 26th Oct.
(25 Sep 2020, 11:23 am)Economic505 wrote [ -> ]On VOSA today, 18/18A Sunderland timetable change 26th Oct.
Wouldn't be surprised if they cut more runs.
(25 Sep 2020, 11:23 am)Economic505 wrote [ -> ]On VOSA today, 18/18A Sunderland timetable change 26th Oct.
Again
(25 Sep 2020, 5:30 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Wouldn't be surprised if they cut more runs.
Does anyone ever use this service?
(25 Sep 2020, 9:58 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote [ -> ]Does anyone ever use this service?
Peak times could get busy but other than that, not really.
I haven't seen the service for a while so can't put a number on current passenger numbers.
(25 Sep 2020, 10:03 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Peak times could get busy but other than that, not really.
I haven't seen the service for a while so can't put a number on current passenger numbers.
Could we see it withdrawn completely in the future with other services amanded to cover certain sections. Seems like its heading that way.
(25 Sep 2020, 10:03 pm)Michael wrote [ -> ]Peak times could get busy but other than that, not really.
I haven't seen the service for a while so can't put a number on current passenger numbers.
18A is busy as I was a frequent passenger
(25 Sep 2020, 10:16 pm)ThomasBooth123 wrote [ -> ]18A is busy as I was a frequent passenger
Ye, and the first bus of the day is too (well it was before lockdown) but rest of the day, it normally runs empty, wouldn't be surprised if its dropped to every 2 hours before its finally fully withdrawn.
Current timetable is a mess.
The 18 hasn't been the same since the Queen Alex Bridge closure years ago in my opinion.
(26 Sep 2020, 8:52 am)idiot wrote [ -> ]The 18 hasn't been the same since the Queen Alex Bridge closure years ago in my opinion.
Ye, i think that too, that work killed the 6 off too.
(26 Sep 2020, 8:52 am)idiot wrote [ -> ]The 18 hasn't been the same since the Queen Alex Bridge closure years ago in my opinion.
Stagecoach killed the service off when it took on the roll of service 6 route and also killed it off many years ago when there axed the evenings and Sundays services which forced customers to change into the town centre for onward travel
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That is also true. Was essentially a lot of oaps used it on the evening and Sundays to.
Especially airshow weekend
(25 Sep 2020, 11:23 am)Economic505 wrote [ -> ]On VOSA today, 18/18A Sunderland timetable change 26th Oct.
According to bustimes.org, the change is:
11 Sep 20 26 Oct 20
Registered 18/18A.Revised timetable.
0841 ex Southwick to depart 0903 and operate to off peak running times.
Operating between Sunderland and Grangetown or Gilley Law given service number 1819 / 18 / 18A effective from 26 October 2020. To amend Timetable.
https://bustimes.org/registrations/PB0002404/18
Edit: just checked current timetable and there's already a 9:03am bus.
(25 Sep 2020, 10:09 pm)ASX_Terranova wrote [ -> ]Could we see it withdrawn completely in the future with other services amanded to cover certain sections. Seems like its heading that way.
Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they withdrew the 18. Stagecoach have a tendency to withdraw these kind of 'round the houses' routes. It's a shame if it goes like the 5/ 5A. They both provided local links and not just into town and back. The 18 is a shadow of it's former glory now.
The old PTE service 121/122 was a service I used frequently as a kid. Tunstall Rd terminus to Seaburn via the Town. These were replaced in 1983 by 118/119.
Does anyone know if Sunderland will be introducing the changes they had planned for April 2020 which included a new route 22?
(26 Sep 2020, 3:17 pm)GrahamD83 wrote [ -> ]Does anyone know if Sunderland will be introducing the changes they had planned for April 2020 which included a new route 22?
Apart from swapping the southern termini of the 4/23 and renumbering 23 to 22 they have basically introduced the April changes - which were otherwise just the frequency cuts iirc.
No changes have taken place yet to my knowledge