The Project Orpheus "Options for Corridors Considered Unsuitable as Metro Extensions During Phase 1A of Project Orpheus" documentation from May 2003 touched heavily upon Super Route. It went as far as saying that the network was currently being implemented, which it displayed in the form of a network map. (They've even included Fencehouses for Andreos1's benefit ).

2. NOTES ON THE 13 CORRIDORS REJECTED AT THE END OF THE
PHASE 1A CORRIDOR SELECTION PROCESS
2.1 These recommendations take into account the Superoute (Phase One) network which
is currently being implemented (see Figure 2.1). Superoutes aim to deliver frequent,
high quality services along key routes offering:
• frequent services – 7am until midnight 7 days a week (9am Saturdays, 9.30am
Sundays);
• quicker journeys – bus priority measures are being implemented along routes;
• quality vehicles – low floor, ‘Easy Access’ vehicles which are simple for people
with wheelchairs and buggies to use. Superoute buses are all under 7 years old
and will be compliant with Euro II emissions standards by 2004;
• high quality infrastructure – aim to repair bus stops and shelters within 5 days and
have modern shelters at 90% of stops by 2006;
• good information – bus timetables will not change more than once a year and up
to date timetables will be displayed at every bus stop.
2.2 Over the past few years, NEXUS have been developing the concept of Metro
Complimentary Routes on some key public transport corridors. These studies have
been included in the consideration of suitable route improvements. They are seen as a
clearly defined upgrade to existing services with a more significant infrastructure cost
to enable a higher degree of segregation and interchange to:
• Provide fast limited stop branded services with quality interchange and halt
facilities linking key centres;
• State of the art accessible vehicles;
• Dedicated routes with a high degree of segregation, priority over other traffic and
the perceived permanence of railway systems;
• Fully disability friendly;
• Halts and interchanges which a re safe and secure, have real time passenger
information systems and ticketing systems comparable with Metro;
• Focused park and ride connections.

Full documentation attached if anyone fancies a bit light reading!