Today's Sunday Lost Scenes is a scene that will soon repeat itself...
First Devon & Cornwall 48273 - YG02DLV - Bude strand - 7th April 2008
Back in 2009, First Devon & Cornwall lost the contract linking Callington with Launceston and Bude. Operated by First Devon & Cornwall as the 76/76A, Western Greyhound took over the route as the 576, with First curtailing their operation at Callington (except peak workings to Launceston).
The situation is about to reverse. Western Greyhound has now lost the contract - one of 12 contracts across Cornwall that FDC have won. First Devon & Cornwall will operate the 76 all the way to Bude again, with Western Greyhound operating their 576 from Launceston to Plymouth, but at an improved and competitive hourly frequency. One peak journey each way will still also go to Bude.
So this Sunday Lost Scenes - of a Plymouth B6 in Bude - will very soon be repeated. Many thanks to a commenter on this post which tipped me off - this has now been confirmed. Interesting times ahead from April 1st.
This will be the scene once again in Bude, but not on sunday, as sunday service on the 76 or WG 576 is and was Launceston - Callington - Plymouth. Can you send me a copy of this photo, as i am the driver.
ReplyDeleteMore photos of the 76/X8 can be found at - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30581663@N05/ -
ReplyDeleteHi ndl642m, using the First Hants & Dorset forum, could you send me a PM with your email address and I'll send it. Unfortunately, since we last spoke over email I've had computer issues and have lost your email. Many thanks,
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