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

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paul47B said:
Today on Drum Brae North, I noticed 2 Lothian driver training buses. Is a new route being planned on that road? Both stopped at the stop near Craigmount Avenue North. That's where the old 32 and 52 used to go.
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They may use this road to get to Queensferry which they visit reguarly.

Edit - yes indeed. Here is TB2s map history: https://bustimes.org/vehicles/loth-168#journeys/584965160

As for new routes, they don't follow them until they are announced as far as I am aware (this was the case with 46 and revised 48). They'd have to be single decker routes as well, as they rarely familiarize double decker routes.
 
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paul47B said:
Disappointing if it is as I thought that new route would go via Cammo and East Craigs to Maybury. We shall just have to wait and see.
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It will go directly along Maybury Road as far as I know. Cammo Estate provided part of the funding for it.
 
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Bus crash https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/moment-back-edinburgh-lothian-bus-29263514
A shocked Edinburgh resident captured the aftermath of a lorry and a 31 Lothian Bus crash on Roseburn Terrace.

The incident is understood to have taken place at around 11.05am on Thursday May 30 on the busy road leading into the city centre.

In an image shared with Edinburgh Live, the back end of the bus looks to be badly damaged with parts of the panelling coming loose onto the junction of Roseburn Terrace and Roseburn Street.

Internal parts of the double decker were visible due to the mangled rear of the bus after the crash on a tight corner.

An eyewitness said: "A lorry tried to turn onto Roseburn Street and the bus was going straight on. It was very tight so when the lorry turned, its back end swung out and that's when there was a collision with the bus."

The bus appears to be parked across the West to East cycle lane following the impact as it awaits maintenance
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paul47B said:
Disappointing if it is as I thought that new route would go via Cammo and East Craigs to Maybury. We shall just have to wait and see.
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Honestly, as controversial as it sounds, it's not the end of the world, absolute worse case scenario is someone transferring from a 31 onto (Insert route number here) from Maybury Road, the whole point is to connect Cammo with the Gyle, if there is enough demand in the future maybe an East Craig extension would be considered.
 
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TheEastCoaster said:
Honestly, as controversial as it sounds, it's not the end of the world, absolute worse case scenario is someone transferring from a 31 onto (Insert route number here) from Maybury Road, the whole point is to connect Cammo with the Gyle, if there is enough demand in the future maybe an East Craig extension would be considered.
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I would have thought that it would have served East Craigs since there is no direct link to the Gyle yet it is so close.
 
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atfd26 said:
Thank you - just found out that information, does look worse than some
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Perhaps looks worst than it is. In this instance it was moved directly to Seafield not Ferrymill (buses do not go to Seafield before they are moved to Ferrymill in such circumstances). From the image it doesn't look like the internals were really affected. A few damaged panels and smashed windows.
 
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Bus9120UK said:
Perhaps looks worst than it is. In this instance it was moved directly to Seafield not Ferrymill (buses do not go to Seafield before they are moved to Ferrymill in such circumstances). From the image it doesn't look like the internals were really affected. A few damaged panels and smashed windows.
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So typical of what passes for the press these days. Poorly researched, poorly written and, more often than not, with poor grammar. These so-called reporters possibly think that "grammar" is your grandad's wife.
 
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Did the B8L Enviro 400 XLBs have hearing loop systems installed before or are these newly being implemented as of this week? 1063-1065, after visiting Seafield, have gained 'Hearing Loop Installed' stickers to the left of the cab door.
 
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MasterSpenny said:
This seems to be correct, as I can now confirm that buslistsontheweb.co.uk is now showing updated information for the pair of Volvo 9700s. What is now shown is 9012 under the plate SJ73HVL, and 9013 under the plate SJ73HWL.
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It's now showing 9012 as HWL and 9013 as HVL.
 
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Bus9120UK said:
Did the B8L Enviro 400 XLBs have hearing loop systems installed before or are these newly being implemented as of this week? 1063-1065, after visiting Seafield, have gained 'Hearing Loop Installed' stickers to the left of the cab door.
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I believe this is new.
 
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Saddle up with Lothian… this ain’t our first rodeo! Each year over 800 trade exhibitors, over 2,000 livestock competitors entering into 900+ competitions (with over 4000 animals) and tens of thousands of visitors come to the Royal Highland Show to experience the best of farming, food and rural...
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Royal Highland Show​

Saddle up with Lothian... this ain't our first rodeo!​


Each year over 800 trade exhibitors, over 2,000 livestock competitors entering into 900+ competitions (with over 4000 animals) and tens of thousands of visitors come to the Royal Highland Show to experience the best of farming, food and rural life.
As a long-standing transport partner of the Royal Highland Show… this ain’t our first rodeo!
With frequent departures from George Street, a short walk from Waverley Station, and buses stopping at key locations such as Shandwick Place, Haymarket Station, Murrayfield, Edinburgh Zoo and Corstorphine, Lothian’s Service 98, 97 and N98 are the most convenient way to get to the Royal Highland Show.
See below for service information, timetables, fares and more!
Download the Royal Highland Show Public Transport leaflet

Timetables and Maps​

Thursday 20 June
Service 98
Thursday 20 June 2024
Departures from George Street (Assembly Rooms): 0625, 0645, 0700, 0715, 0730, 0740, 0750 then frequent departures until 2125.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0705, 0725, 0740, 0755, 0810 then frequent departures until 2220.

Service 97
Departures from Edinburgh Park Station: 0825, 0840, 0855 then every 15 minutes until 1340, 1401, 1416, then every 15 minutes until 2031, 2058, 2118, 2138.
Departures from Edinburgh Gateway Station: 0831, 0846, 0901 then every 15 minutes until 1346, 1407, 1722, then every 15 minutes until 2022, 2037.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0846, 0901, then every 15 minutes until 1216, 1234, 1249, 1304, 1321, 1341, 1356, 1411, then every 15 minutes until 2011, 2026, 2040, 2100, 2120, 2140, 2200.
Friday 21 June
Service 98
Departures from George Street (Assembly Rooms): 0625, 0645, 0700, 0715, 0730, 0740, 0750 then frequent departures until 2125.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0705, 0725, 0740, 0755, 0810 then frequent departures until 2202.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, West Gate (for the Royal Highland Hoolie): frequent departures between 2230 and 2250.

Service 97
Departures from Edinburgh Park Station: 0825, 0840, 0855 then every 15 minutes until 1340, 1401, 1416, then every 15 minutes until 2031, 2058, 2118, 2138.
Departures from Edinburgh Gateway Station: 0831, 0846, 0901 then every 15 minutes until 1346, 1407, 1722, then every 15 minutes until 2022, 2037.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0846, 0901, then every 15 minutes until 1216, 1234, 1249, 1304, 1321, 1341, 1356, 1411, then every 15 minutes until 2011, 2026, 2040, 2100, 2120, 2140, 2200.
Saturday 22 June
Service 98
Departures from George Street (Assembly Rooms): 0625, 0645, 0700, 0715, 0730, 0740, 0750 then frequent departures until 2125.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0700, 0720, 0735, 0750, 0805 then frequent departures until 2220.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, West Gate (for the Royal Highland Hoolie): frequent departures between 2230 and 2250.

Service 97
Departures from Edinburgh Park Station: 0825, 0840, 0855 then every 15 minutes until 1340, 1401, 1416, then every 15 minutes until 2031, 2058, 2118, 2138.
Departures from Edinburgh Gateway Station: 0831, 0846, 0901 then every 15 minutes until 1346, 1407, 1722, then every 15 minutes until 2022, 2037.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0846, 0901, then every 15 minutes until 1216, 1234, 1249, 1304, 1321, 1341, 1356, 1411, then every 15 minutes until 2011, 2026, 2040, 2100, 2120, 2140, 2200.

Service N98
Departures from Fairview Road (RHS Showdance): 0140, 0200, 0220.
Sunday 23 June
Service 98
Departures from George Street (Assembly Rooms): 0630, 0700, 0720, 0740, 0755, 0810, 0820 then frequent departures until 1830.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0705, 0735, 0755, 0815, 830, 0845, 0855 then frequent departures until 1900, 1915.

Service 97
Departures from Edinburgh Park Station: 0825, 0840, 0855 then every 15 minutes until 1340, 1401, 1416, then every 15 minutes until 1731, 1746.
Departures from Edinburgh Gateway Station: 0831, 0846, 0901 then every 15 minutes until 1346, 1407, 1722, then every 15 minutes until 1737, 1752.
Departures from Royal Highland Centre, East Gate: 0846, 0901, then every 15 minutes until 1216, 1234, 1249, 1304, 1321, 1341, 1356, 1411, then every 15 minutes until 1756, 1811, 1850.

Service N98
Departures from Fairview Road (RHS Showdance): 0140, 0200, 0220.

Map of the Royal Highland Show transport links.

Tickets and Fares​

Adult
Service 98 Single Ticket£5.50
Service 98 Return Ticket£8.00
Service 97 Single Ticket£3.00
Service 97 Return Ticket£5.00
Service N98 Single Ticket£5.50
Network DAYticket*£12.00
RHS Weekender**£28.00
Scottish National Entitlement Card (Over 60s, Disabled, Under 22s)FREE
Ridacard holdersFREE
* Network DAYticket provides unlimited travel on day and night journeys across the entire Lothian network.
** The RHS Weekender offers unlimited travel on all Lothian’s Royal Highland Show services (97, 98 and N98) and is available only on the m-ticketing app.
Child

Large groups or school bookings​

Our special services to the Royal Highland Show are extremely popular. Therefore, large groups or school classes who are looking to travel to the event are advised to get in touch with our team ahead of time by emailing [email protected] who will be happy to assist further.
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Photos of the BZL are on a publicly accessible Facebook page (thus I think it'll work for people without accounts);

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CN04NRJ said:
Photos of the BZL are on a publicly accessible Facebook page (thus I think it'll work for people without accounts);

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It's a private group so people will need to join before they can view the post.
 
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