NEW Gemini Buses for Route 87

In our continued drive to improve the overall quality of bus services in the West Midlands, Travel West Midlands has introduced a fleet of 18 easy access, environmentally-friendly ’Gemini’ double decker buses. This represents a further £3 million investment into the bus fleet and underlines the commitment to improving bus travel in the Black Country.Route 87 links Dudley to Oldbury, Smethwick, Cape Hill, City Hospital and Birmingham. The service operates seven days a week from early morning until late at night, with a 10 minute frequency on weekdays. This route is provided without any subsidy.These new double deck buses benefit from comfortable seating, enhanced lighting and ventilation and also have innovative digital CCTV systems for further security. The new vehicles will have an eye-catching external appearance and will be a common sight on the Dudley Road.WRIGHTS GEMINI - Fact FileManufacturer:Wrightbus, Ballymena, Northern IrelandChassis:Volvo B7TLBody Construction:Aluminique bolted constructionFuel tank capacity:220 LitreEngine capacity:7.3 LitreMaximum Capacity:90Seating Capacity:74 (4 pull-down seats + 1 wheelchair)Standing Capacity:16Click here to select and view online timetables.

Published 4th August 2006