National Express West Midlands Superline 301

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301
Management
Operated by National Express West Midlands/A2Z Travel
Garage Walsall/Walsall
Vehicle Volvo B6LE (TWM)/Any (A2Z)
Peak vehicle requirement
Route
Start Walsall Bus Station
Via TWM Walsall Depot & Bloxwich
End Mossley (The Eagle PH)
Length About ?? miles
Service
Level Daytime 06:20 - 23:28 Monday - Sunday, Sunday service every 5 Minutes from 9:00 am till close of service (2308)
Frequency every few minutes
Journey time 19 minutes
Night Every 5-10 Minutes

National Express West Midlands Route 301 is a bus route in the West Midlands, it is now operated by National Express West Midlands and A2Z Travel.

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[edit] Information

The 301 is a service that was one of National Express West Midlands first showcase routes, known as the 'superline'.

[edit] History

The route initially was operated using easy access Volvo B10L buses, working in partnership with Choice Travel Service 171 (which ran virtually the exact same route with the exception of one street), which operated using new Optare Excels.

In the summer of 2007 A2Z Travel began operating on the service, using a variety of buses and the B10Ls used by TWM where transferred to their service 377, as this route was being showcased.

In March 2008 Choice Travel withdrew their service 171 and A2Z Travel replaced these with an increased frequency on service 301. However this increase was reversed and working hours were shorten in May 2008.

[edit] Changes/Future

  • It is known that the Walsall garage is to receive some Scania Omnilinks in September 2008. It is currently unconfirmed, but widely believed, that these are for use by NXWM on the 301 service.

[edit] Route

Below is a list of places/facilities which the route serves.

  • Walsall Bus Station
  • Walsall Magistrates Court
  • TWM Walsall Depot
  • Leamore
  • Bloxwich Leisure Centre
  • Bloxwich High Street
  • Mossley