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Services 14 & 28 Alum Rock diversion update: work to be completed in 2 nights (15 &16 May) but also affects service 28 http://t.co/xT5XDPM9 16th May 2012 12:39
Bus services over the Late Spring & Jubilee Day Bank Holidays
Over the Late Spring and Jubilee Day Bank Holidays we’ll be running our usual services except on Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday when we will be running a Sunday service.
| Saturday, 2nd June | Saturday service | |
| Sunday, 3rd June | Sunday service | |
| Monday, |
Free WiFi Trial Ends
Thanks to all of you that used the WiFi on the 50 during the trial.
We were not happy with the reliability of the technology we tested and feedback from you seems to confirm that.
We have therefore removed the system until a more reliable device for public transport becomes available.
If you have any feedback email us at 50wififeeback@nationalexpress.com...
Read MoreDelays caused by Coventry Road roadworks
Until August 2012 the city council are upgrading the Coventry Road. This has been causing some delays to traffic on roads in the area, including routes 17, 73 and 97.
I apologise for this inconvenience, which is due to circumstances beyond our control. We are taking several steps to reduce the resultant delays:
- Adding additional buses to affected routes
Ready, Steady, Go by bus
Two West Midlands athletes, Katrina Hart and Iqbal Ubhi, who were both medal winners at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, are now benefitting from free bus travel, and it is all thanks to National Express West Midlands.
In fact, all 2010 Commonwealth Games England medallists have been given free coach travel by National Express, with these West Midlands athletes also receiving...
Read MoreUK Bus saving power
UK Bus is leading a National Express Group initiative to install of a range of energy conservation measures across our sites both here in the UK and abroad.
The first phase saw 35 National Express sites being evaluated for suitability for the roll out of green technologies and as a direct result of that an innovative power monitoring system, installed...
Read MoreBus services over the Late Spring & Jubilee Day Bank Holidays
Over the Late Spring and Jubilee Day Bank Holidays we’ll be running our usual services except on Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday when we will be running a Sunday service.
| Saturday, 2nd June | Saturday service | |
| Sunday, 3rd June | Sunday service | |
| Monday, |
Upcoming Service Changes (June & July)
From Sunday, 3rd June 2012
Revised evening and Sunday timetables will be introduced on services 65 and 67 to improve timekeeping. At these times service 65 buses will extend to the daytime terminus at Perry Common from Short Heath.
In addition there will be some minor changes to Monday to Friday timetables to reflect reduced road traffic levels from the
Read MoreBirmingham City Centre is Changing...
Over the next few years Birmingham City centre will undergo a huge transformation. The changes will improve access to and from the city, and will see New Street station re-developed and the Metro extended to the heart of the city and shopping district.
The changes will also focus upon service improvements, bus stops in the City centre will benefit from...
Read MoreNew Stourbridge Bus Station opens 22 April 2012
The new Stourbridge bus station will open on Sunday, 22nd April 2012.
To read more about the new state-of-the-art Stourbridge Interchange which has been developed by Centro, the region's transport authority, please see the Network West Midlands website.
When the new bus station opens National Express West Midlands services will use the following stands:
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Pype Hayes, Chester Road Island
From Friday 18th to Tuesday 22nd May 2012 - overnight from 19:00 until 06:00 each night .
Chester Road will be closed at the Island with Tyburn Road for resurfacing work.
Service 28:
Buses from Great Barr: from Chester Road buses will run via Orphanage Road, Holly Lane and Kingsbury Road then continue along Kingsbury Road to Chester Road...
Read MoreAlum Rock, Alum Rock Road
Please note this diversion will now start on the evening of Tuesday, 15th May instead of Monday evening as previously advised and service 28 is also now affected.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 15th - 16th May 2012 - overnight between 19:00 and 06:00 each night.
Alum Rock Road will be closed at the junctions of Brookhill Road and Treaford Lane...
Hall Green, Priory Road
Monday to Friday, 14th - 18th May 2012, overnight between approx 19:00 and 06:00 (each night for 5nights), Priory Road will be closed in one direction only between School Road and Slade Road due to resurfacing works.
Service 3:
Buses towards Acocks Green: from Chinbrook Road buses will run via Yardley Wood Road, High Street and Aqueduct Road then the...
Read MoreSelly Oak, Raddlebarn Road
From Monday 14th May 2012 to Wednesday 23rd May 2012 - overnight between 19:00 and 06:00 each night.
Raddlebarn Road will be closed from junction Willow Road to junction of Bournbrook Road. for resurfacing work.
Service 76:
Buses towards QE Hospital: from Dogpool Lane buses will run via Pershore Road, Selly Park Road and Selly Avenue before continuing along Bournbrook Road then the normal route.
Stechford, Flaxley Road, Station Road & Iron Lane
Please note: these closures will also now include Satutday & Sunday nights.
From Tuesday to Friday, 8th - 25th May 2012 - overnight from 20:00 till 06:00 each night.
Flaxley Road, Station Road and Iron Lane will be closed along their entire length for a resurfacing works.
(Although scheduled to last until 25 May it is hoped that...