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For anyone who wishes to discuss the Ticketer outage, there is a separate discussion thread here:

Ticketer Live Tracking Down?

South Wales operators Cardiff Bus, Newport Transport and NAT are all reporting that their live tracking is not working today. They all use Ticketer machines. Am I right in thinking it's a Ticketer issue? What about other Ticketer users?
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Enviro 200 44078 seen in Camborne today and one of the Eden E200's was in Truro bus station.
 
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83G/84D said:
Not sure but I would be surprised if it did actually work a T1 service. Last time I saw one in Truro it was being used as a staff bus to and from the depot.
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While it tracked on the T1, I'm guessing that is near the top on the machine for tracking now, as when you look at the map it just went from Summercourt depot to Truro, so more likely the staff shuttle.
 
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richw said:
It had been in Truro yard for MOT. It was collected and took to Camborne by an engineer.
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Thanks for the information.

37183 is just visible in Camborne in Unique colours with branding applied.
 
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A campaign has been started in the Alexandra Road area of Penzance for the return of a bus service into the town, following the rerouteing and renumbering of the A1 (bar a couple of subsidised journeys operated by TfC). Complaints have been made that the service was withdrawn without notice, with timetables left remaining at stops, and that FK's statement regarding lack of local custom was based on a survey at the beginning of the pandemic, when few were travelling. Unsurprisingly, the campaign is led by pensioners without access to cars, and the local councillor is suggesting that TfC be approached to provide a service. Personally, I'd suggest a further rerouteing of the 5, with the recent venture off Newlyn Coombe converted into a double run, which would also improve the Penzance bound bus services from Newlyn crossroads.
 
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Some recent news concerning the proposed redevelopment of the Camborne bus station site:-

cambornetowndeal.com

Creating a buzz in Camborne - Camborne Town Deal

Work to regenerate Camborne town centre is continuing at pace with progress being made on the eight projects selected for Town Deal funding of £23.7m. First Bus has decided to stay at its existing town depot, so empty sites throughout the town are actively being considered as alternative...
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Work to regenerate Camborne town centre is continuing at pace with progress being made on the eight projects selected for Town Deal funding of £23.7m.

First Bus has decided to stay at its existing town depot, so empty sites throughout the town are actively being considered as alternative locations for the flagship buzz station development. These will be discussed at the next Town Deal board meeting on the 1st November and hopes are running high that the transformational concept can be realised elsewhere in the town.

Business plans for building the Fibre Park, implementing Project A-Void Phase 2, renovating the recreation ground, creating a sport and community hub at Park Gerry, developing food and farming enterprise and contemporary crafts hubs and installing a cycling and walking network are all being advanced.

A lot has been happening in the last few months since the Government announcement and we’re all very excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Val Dalley, Chair of the Camborne Town Deal Board.

“There are quite a few empty sites in the town which could be used to house the Buzz Station and we are actively exploring all options. It’s good news that First wants to retain its central Camborne base and we wish them ongoing success there.

“I’m delighted with the time and energy that board members are devoting to bringing about positive change for Camborne and look forward to further developments in the months ahead.”

The Town Deal board comprises a group of individuals from the private and public sectors who work alongside Cornwall Council officers to develop Camborne’s vision and plan.

Cornwall Council cabinet portfolio holder for the economy Stephen Rushworth said: “The Camborne Town Board had proposed a really creative redevelopment for the bus station in the centre of Camborne. This is, however, a site owned by a commercial organisation and for very clear operational reasons they cannot move at this time.”

“The Council believes that Camborne will play a pivotal role in boosting Cornwall’s economy in the coming years – and we will continue to work closely with the town board to deliver a Town Deal that maximises the opportunity to boost the economic, social and environmental revitalisation of the town centre.”
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83G/84D said:
Some recent news concerning the proposed redevelopment of the Camborne bus station site:-


Work to regenerate Camborne town centre is continuing at pace with progress being made on the eight projects selected for Town Deal funding of £23.7m.


First Bus has decided to stay at its existing town depot, so empty sites throughout the town are actively being considered as alternative locations for the flagship buzz station development. These will be discussed at the next Town Deal board meeting on the 1st November and hopes are running high that the transformational concept can be realised elsewhere in the town.


Business plans for building the Fibre Park, implementing Project A-Void Phase 2, renovating the recreation ground, creating a sport and community hub at Park Gerry, developing food and farming enterprise and contemporary crafts hubs and installing a cycling and walking network are all being advanced.


A lot has been happening in the last few months since the Government announcement and we’re all very excited about the opportunities ahead,” said Val Dalley, Chair of the Camborne Town Deal Board.


“There are quite a few empty sites in the town which could be used to house the Buzz Station and we are actively exploring all options. It’s good news that First wants to retain its central Camborne base and we wish them ongoing success there.
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What precisely is a Buzz Station?
 
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Busaholic said:
A campaign has been started in the Alexandra Road area of Penzance for the return of a bus service into the town, following the rerouteing and renumbering of the A1 (bar a couple of subsidised journeys operated by TfC). Complaints have been made that the service was withdrawn without notice, with timetables left remaining at stops, and that FK's statement regarding lack of local custom was based on a survey at the beginning of the pandemic, when few were travelling. Unsurprisingly, the campaign is led by pensioners without access to cars, and the local councillor is suggesting that TfC be approached to provide a service. Personally, I'd suggest a further rerouteing of the 5, with the recent venture off Newlyn Coombe converted into a double run, which would also improve the Penzance bound bus services from Newlyn crossroads.
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The local councillor is of course absolutely right, because TfC is the council!

The problem with the 5 is that there's only six minutes layover on the whole round trip. Increase running time and you're going to compromise reliability with no hope of catching up.
 
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Guess this'll spell the end for the KP51s. If you don't mind me asking, will these head up to Ensignbus or will they be sold at a local dealer like Dan Shears?
 
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vla50 said:
Guess this'll spell the end for the KP51s. If you don't mind me asking, will these head up to Ensignbus or will they be sold at a local dealer like Dan Shears?
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All 13 B7TL ALX400s are due to be removed from fleet imminently and are provisionally earmarked for Ensign.
 
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