Lothian Group discussion (Lothian City, Lothian Country Bus and East Coast Buses)

[Vectron383]

Yes- the magic 8 ball is also a great friend of mine.

 

[Acfb]

I only properly digested all the changes last night. Looks like Rosewell is the main loser from the changes. I don't really understand why they can't just extend 31s as well from Polton Mill to Rosewell every 30 mins as they would get rid of most of the complaints then. Rosewell is a still a reasonably small place but given the recent new houses on the edge of Roswell,a frequency cut to every 60 minutes in the evenings and Sundays is particularly strange and bad.

 

[stevenedin]

I only properly digested all the changes last night. Looks like Rosewell is the main loser from the changes. I don't really understand why they can't just extend 31s as well from Polton Mill to Rosewell every 30 mins as they would get rid of most of the complaints then. Rosewell is a still a reasonably small place but given the recent new houses on the edge of Roswell,a frequency cut to every 60 minutes in the evenings and Sundays is particularly strange and bad.

Or they could have extended the 31 and had the 46 terminating at Polton Mill.

 

[paul47B]

Today marks two years since the first of 601-698 entered service. Time has flown quickly.

2 years already! They are very nice to ride on. Good acceleration

 

[CLwmb]

My trip proved fruitful in finding 997 - on the 7 today of all places! (Stumbled on it rather early on in my trip by chance!)

Not so lucky with 999, which wasn’t out at all.

Is this the first instance of 997 venturing onto the 7? I can’t seem to find any photos of it on anything other than the 23 or 24!

 

[EllieAquitrain]

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but what's up with this apparent one-off listing on bustimes.org?

226 - Prestonpans circular - Seton Sands

Lothian Buses

bustimes.org

Run by Lothian Buses in ECB territory, only on Sunday 28 May 2023. "Free shuttle bus service".

 

[RomeoCharlie71]

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but what's up with this apparent one-off listing on bustimes.org?

226 - Prestonpans circular - Seton Sands

Lothian Buses

bustimes.org

Run by Lothian Buses in ECB territory, only on Sunday 28 May 2023. "Free shuttle bus service".

Presumably related to the Edinburgh Marathon

 

[Bus9120UK]

Sorry if this has been discussed already, but what's up with this apparent one-off listing on bustimes.org?

226 - Prestonpans circular - Seton Sands

Lothian Buses

bustimes.org

Run by Lothian Buses in ECB territory, only on Sunday 28 May 2023. "Free shuttle bus service".

This runs yearly during Edinburgh Marathon closures. East Coast Buses also operate a free C124 service from Aberlady to North Berwick.

 

[LothianBusesPh]

Run by Lothian Buses in ECB territory, only on Sunday 28 May 2023. "Free shuttle bus service".

It operates as a Service 26 linking areas that aren't served during the Edinburgh Marathon keeping a stable service.

 

[EllieAquitrain]

This runs yearly during Edinburgh Marathon closures. East Coast Buses also operate a free C124 service from Aberlady to North Berwick.

I see. Is there a webpage/document somewhere outlining what all the bus changes for the Marathon will be?

 

[Bus9120UK]

I see. Is there a webpage/document somewhere outlining what all the bus changes for the Marathon will be?

Not as of yet, though diverted bus routes have had their timetables changed (including maps) for the day on bustimes.org.

 

[317 forever]

Honestly I am so confused, how come the 30 is not using the A1 to go to QMU? is it to keep the service for Newcraighall into the city?

Disapointed that the 400 is getting cut on a Sunday in frequency, it’s always busy whenever I’m on it.

As I'm due to stay at Newcraighall Premier Inn again I am relieved that route 30 will continue as a link into the city centre from the south. Route 49 takes a lot longer but could be helpful for Leith and another bus to Newhaven to ride the new tram extension.

It would have been good if the bus changes and tram extension had started on the same day.

 

[stantheman]

Will any routes be operated from different depots after the timetable change ?

 

[TheEastCoaster]

Will any routes be operated from different depots after the timetable change ?

I heard that 2 will be central and 12 will be marine, which makes more sense since the 12 does run to the garage.

 

[stevenedin]

It’ll be interesting to see if there are any fleet movements. It would be nice if Longstone got some XLBs for the 3, 25 and 44.

 

[Auld reekie]

I heard that 2 will be central and 12 will be marine, which makes more sense since the 12 does run to the garage.

Any idea where the driver changeover will be for the 2?

 

[Bus9120UK]

Any idea where the driver changeover will be for the 2?

Haymarket Torphichen Street.

 

[Auld reekie]

Haymarket Torphichen Street.

Thanks.

 

[Mal]

Now that North Bridge is open both ways, does anyone know if Lothian are going to issue timetablles and maps again?

 

[overthewater]

Does anyone know why Lothian have kept the 46 and 48 yet East coast buses still has 140/141?

 

[Bus9120UK]

Does anyone know why Lothian have kept the 46 and 48 yet East coast buses still has 140/141?

I don't think East Coast buses would be able to cope with the extra 13 buses required. I doubt the depot has the capacity for it.

 

[stevenedin]

I don't think East Coast buses would be able to cope with the extra 13 buses required. I doubt the depot has the capacity for it.

That’s why I think that Lothian need a depot in Midlothian; it would help with the services running there.

 

[scosutsut]

I don't think East Coast buses would be able to cope with the extra 13 buses required. I doubt the depot has the capacity for it.

This, plus as the pay rates are lower at ECB can't imagine a queue of Lothian drivers wanting to switch.

 

[Bus9120UK]

Buses 441 and 514 are away for paint just now.

 

[TheEastCoaster]

Does anyone know why Lothian have kept the 46 and 48 yet East coast buses still has 140/141?

It's only a matter of time, as stated above I doubt they have the capacity currently but given time and if Lothian decide to get a garage in Midlothian then I could see ECB getting the 46/48.

And completely unrelated but it should go without saying that ECB and LCB should be paid the same rate at the city drivers, if Lothian is one big family then they should all strive for equality.

 

[stevenedin]

It's only a matter of time, as stated above I doubt they have the capacity currently but given time and if Lothian decide to get a garage in Midlothian then I could see ECB getting the 46/48.

And completely unrelated but it should go without saying that ECB and LCB should be paid the same rate at the city drivers, if Lothian is one big family then they should all strive for equality.

I agree. They should all be paid the same.

 

[ScotRail158725]

Buses 441 and 514 are away for paint just now.

About time the 66 plates went for a repaint. The majority of them look like a B&Q colour chart with amount of mix and match panels on them

 

[Theproinsider]

I agree. They should all be paid the same.

And how are you paying for that?

 

[TheEastCoaster]

And how are you paying for that?

We aren't.. we are just saying they should all deserve equal pay because they all work under the same company and should reel in the same benefits!

 

[stevenedin]

And how are you paying for that?

Lothian should treat all employees in the same job equally, unless there is a specific reason as to why they get paid more in the city than in East Lothian or West Lothian, I don’t see why they should get treated differently.