First Devon & Cornwall have expanded some routes for the summer (route 3's frequency in Ilfracombe, route X81 to Dartmouth) and introduced some new routes for the summer (such as Open Top route 8 in Croyde). However, one of last year's introductions is not returning for the summer...
Route 397 was introduced last summer by First Devon & Cornwall operating between Truro and Padstow. It marked FDC's first service return to Padstow since they withdraw the 55 (replaced by Western Greyhound's 555) - although they do still operate the summer P&R and college services into Padstow.
When they introduced the route, I had to foresight to save the PDF leaflet as I thought the service may only last one year. Advertised as the direct service between Truro and Padstow, the route operated Monday - Friday four times a day in each direction. The usual bus to operate the route were second hand Volvo Olympians, such as former London and Bristol 34041 (P241UCW), illustrated outside Padstow's former rail station. A family ticket return was only £10, which I feel was good value. Unfortunately for First, the route did not attract enough custom, or else it would have returned for this year.
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